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Institutional Analysis & Planning i Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................................ i EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................. iii 1. KWANTLEN REGION: A DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE ............................................. 1 1.1 Population Annual Percentage Change 2002-2007…………………………………………… ......... 1 1.2 Projected Population Change 2007-2016 by Municipality ............................................. 4 1.3 Projected Population Change 2007-2016 by Selected Age Group .................................. 5 1.4 Decomposition of Changes in Population Cohorts in Selected College Regions ………….…7 2. IMMIGRATION .............................................................................................................. 11 2.1 Concentration of Immigrants within the Kwantlen Region ............................................ 12 2.2 Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration .............................................................. 13 2.3 Origin of Immigrants................................................................................................ 15 3. EDUCATION WITHIN THE KWANTLEN REGION .......................................................... 17 3.1 Educational Attainment by Age ................................................................................. 17 3.2 Percentage of Population 15+ with University Degree………………………………………… ...... 23 3.3 Grade 12 Enrolment Data and Projections .................................................................. 24 3.4 Percentage of Grade 8s Continuing to Next Grade ...................................................... 27 3.5 High School Graduation and Completion Rates ........................................................... 28 4. ECONOMIC INDICATORS IN THE KWANTLEN REGION ............................................... 29 4.1 Business Indicators .................................................................................................. 29 4.2 Major Employers ..................................................................................................... 37 4.3 Major Industries ...................................................................................................... 47 4.4 Major Projects ......................................................................................................... 52 4.5 Personal Indicators .................................................................................................. 54 5. KWANTLEN REGION’S LABOUR MARKET ..................................................................... 59 5.1 Labour Force Participation, 1996-2006 ...................................................................... 59 5.2 Labour Demand ....................................................................................................... 61 5.3 Key BC Labour Market Trends ................................................................................... 66 5.4 A Brief Industry Outlook of BC .................................................................................. 68 6. TRANSPORTATION ....................................................................................................... 75 6.1 Distribution of Daily Trips ......................................................................................... 76 6.2 Automobile Ownership ............................................................................................. 78 6.3 Transit Ridership ..................................................................................................... 79 6.4 Place of Work Status ................................................................................................ 80 6.5 Travel to Work ........................................................................................................ 81 6.6 Transportation Initiatives ......................................................................................... 82 7. KWANTLEN’S PEOPLE ................................................................................................... 85 7.1 Student Descriptive Data .......................................................................................... 85 7.2 Employees .............................................................................................................. 95

Institutional Analysis & Planning iii Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Executive Summary

ENVIRONMENTAL SCAN JUNE 2008 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document provides data about the Kwantlen Region, often comparing it to the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and to the province overall. It is intended primarily to be used as a reference tool for planning. Institutional Analysis & Planning provides interpretations or implications of the data only when requested to do so. Much of the data were drawn from the 2006 Census and are presented along with similar data from the 2001 and 1996 Census for the municipalities that comprise Kwantlen’s region. Should you need Census data at smaller aggregations, please call us. Much of the economic data presented, particularly employment projections, are generally only available at the provincial level. We can investigate alternate sources if you need occupation specific information or projections for a smaller geographic area. The Environmental Scan is divided into 7 chapters:

1. Kwantlen Region: A Demographic Profile This chapter reports on the overall population growth in the region, growth in each municipality, and in specific age groups. One section shows the projected population change in selected age groups in Kwantlen’s and other college regions.

The Kwantlen Region has experienced the highest level of population growth in the province over the five years 2001/02 – 2005/06, and projections suggest that growth will continue to be strong. International migration is the biggest driver of the population growth. No growth is projected between 2007 and 2016 for the age cohort 18 – 21.

2. Immigration

The immigrant population in the Kwantlen Region is described by date of immigration, the municipality in which they live, and their country/area of origin. More than half of the immigrants in the Kwantlen Region came to Canada after 1991.

3. Education within the Kwantlen Region

Detailed tables show the educational attainment of different age groups in each of the 6 municipalities in the region. Richmond and White Rock have the greatest proportion of the population with a university degree, while the highest proportion without a high school diploma lives in Surrey. Educational attainment by age group in the Kwantlen Region is compared to the GVRD and the province overall.

Recent and projected Grade XII enrolments between 2003 and 2016 suggest that enrolments will decline 9% in the Kwantlen Region between 2007 and 2016, slightly less than the 11% decrease forecast for the province, but more than the 5% decrease forecast for the GVRD. High school graduation rates for public schools in the GVRD range from over 90% in Richmond and Delta school districts to 78% in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows; the BC average is 80%.

4. Economic Indicators in the Kwantlen Region Standard economic indicators such as business licenses issued, incorporations, industrial and commercial building permits, residential building permits and housing starts over the past five years are reported for the Kwantlen Region, the GVRD and the province. In general, these indicate strong economic growth in the Kwantlen region over the last five years.

Institutional Analysis & Planning iv Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Executive Summary

Major employers in each of the six municipalities are listed with the number of employees, as are snapshots of the region’s largest economic drivers: the Vancouver International Airport and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. Industrial parks, along with planned and proposed major projects in the region, are listed. The final section shows the average personal income by municipality, and the proportion of the population receiving income assistance.

5. Kwantlen Region’s Labour Market Labour force participation, employment, and unemployment rates between 1996 and 2006 are reported. The leading industry sectors and occupations in 2001 and 2006 are listed with projections for employment demand 2005 – 2016. Key BC Labour Market trends are presented and brief descriptions and predictions for some key industries in BC.

6. Transportation

This chapter describes how people get around the region and the GVRD including vehicle ownership, transit use, and place of work relative to residence. Planned transportation initiatives for the region are described.

7. Kwantlen’s People

The first section provides comparative data about the age of students and headcounts by program area at Kwantlen and other lower mainland institutions and other university colleges between 2003/04 and 2006/07. The second section describes employees at Kwantlen by age, campus, position and level of education (faculty only). Faculty age distribution is compared to that at BC’s traditional universities.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 1 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 1: Kwantlen Region: A Demographic Profile

1. KWANTLEN REGION: A DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE 1.1 Population Annual Percentage Change 2002-2007 1.1.1 Growth Patterns In recent years, Kwantlen’s population grew at a higher rate than both the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) and BC.

1.6%1.7%

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Population, Annual % Change, 2002-2007

Kwantlen Region GVRD BC Source: BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates

2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2002-2007 Kwantlen Region1 1.6% 1.7% 2.1% 1.7% 1.9% 9.3% GVRD2 1.3% 1.2% 1.6% 1.5% 1.3% 7.0% BC 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 6.4%

Between July 1st, 2002 and July 1st, 2007, the population of Kwantlen’s region grew by 9.3%, which represents an increase of 73,104 individuals, resulting in a population of 857,253 on July 1st, 2007.

20023 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Delta 101,212 101,414 101,325 101,634 101,844 101,668 Langley City 24,486 24,527 24,388 24,931 24,853 25,134 Langley District Municipality (DM) 90,858 92,033 93,922 96,011 98,315 100,049 Richmond 173,772 176,081 178,062 180,796 183,147 186,628 Surrey 374,642 383,682 393,381 404,113 413,361 423,935 White Rock 19,179 19,108 19,450 19,813 19,720 19,839

Kwantlen Region 784,149 796,845 810,528 827,298 841,240 857,253 GVRD 2,102,244 2,128,965 2,153,998 2,188,573 2,221,613 2,249,725 BC 4,115,413 4,155,370 4,203,807 4,260,246 4,320,255 4,380,256

Source: BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates

1The Kwantlen Region includes: Delta, Langley City, Langley District Municipality (Township of Langley), Richmond, Surrey, and White Rock. 2The Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) includes 21 municipalities: Village of Anmore, Village of Belcarra, Bowen Island Municipality, City of Burnaby, City of Coquitlam, Corporation of Delta, City of Langley, Langley DM (Township of Langley), Village of Lions Bay, District Municipality of Maple Ridge, City of New Westminster, City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, City of Pitt Meadows, City of Port Coquitlam, City of Port Moody, City of Richmond, City of Surrey, City of Vancouver, District of West Vancouver, and City of White Rock. 3All figures are as of July 1st of the year stated.


Within Kwantlen’s region, between July 1st, 2002 and July 1st, 2007, Surrey had the highest population growth rate of 13.2%, followed by Langley DM at 10.1% and Richmond at 7.4%. Over the same period, Delta experienced the lowest population growth at 0.5%. The population growth rate was 2.6% in Langley City and 3.4% in White Rock. Among all 157 municipalities of BC, Surrey experienced the highest increase in population (10,574) between July 1st, 2006 and July 1st, 2007, followed by Vancouver (4,968).


1.1.2 Contributors to Population Growth Between July 1st, 2006 and July 1st, 2007, the population increase in BC was 60,001. The main reason for the population growth in BC was the international migration. With its booming economy, BC also attracted a significant number of people from other parts of Canada in 2007 (BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates, December 2007).

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ons

Contributors to Population Growth in BC, 2002-2007

International migration Interprovincial migration Natural increase

Source: BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates Net international migration’s contribution to this growth was 37,810 (63%) and the province also gained 10,646 (17%) individuals through net interprovincial migration. The contribution of natural increase (births minus deaths) to the population was 11,545 (19%) (BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates, December 2007). British Columbia 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 International migration 35,368 24,813 26,332 34,735 37,942 37,810 Interprovincial migration -6,994 -4,591 7,333 7,456 3,779 10,646 Natural increase 11,319 11,377 10,429 10,547 10,898 11,545

Total 39,693 31,599 44,094 52,738 52,619 60,001 Source: BC Stats, Municipal Population Estimates


1.2 Projected Population Change 2007-2016 by Municipality4 1.2.1 Growth Patterns Kwantlen Region’s population is projected to increase by 17% between 2007 and 2016. Over the same period the population of the GVRD and BC are projected to increase by 14.3% and 11.4%, respectively.

5.5%5.6%

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4.3%

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Projected Population Change 2007-2016

Kwantlen Region GVRD BC

Source: BC Stats, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 Between 2007 and 2016, the Langley School District is expected to be the fastest growing area within the Kwantlen Region at 24.5% followed by the Surrey School District at 19.7%. In contrast, the population of Delta is projected to increase by only 2.5% between 2007 and 2016.

School Districts 2007 2010 2013 2016

2007-2010

2010-2013

2013-2016

2007-2016

Delta 102,375 103,178 104,169 104,977 0.8% 1.0% 0.8% 2.5%Langley5 125,382 133,958 145,142 156,128 6.8% 8.3% 7.6% 24.5%Richmond 185,225 192,930 201,020 209,782 4.2% 4.2% 4.4% 13.3%Surrey6 444,470 474,181 504,442 532,034 6.7% 6.4% 5.5% 19.7%Kwantlen Region 857,452 904,247 954,773 1,002,921 5.5% 5.6% 5.0% 17.0%

GVRD 2,318,285 2,428,537 2,540,786 2,649,910 4.8% 4.6% 4.3% 14.3%BC 4,364,565 4,527,176 4,697,532 4,862,254 3.7% 3.8% 3.5% 11.4%

Source: BC Stats, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32

4Statistics Canada produces population projections based upon census data for Canada, the provinces, and census subdivision (municipalities). BC Stats produces sub-provincial level population projections for the college and university college regions. 5Langley includes Langley City and Langley District Municipality. 4Surrey includes the City of White Rock.


1.2.2 Shifts in Age Distribution According to the 2006 census population statistics, one in eight GVRD residents is over 65. By 2031, the number of residents over 65 is forecast to increase to one in four residents (2006 Census Bulletin #3: Population by Age).

The median age in Kwantlen’s region has increased from 37.8 in 2001 to 40.1 in 2006. The region’s 2006 median age was slightly above the median age of the GVRD and slightly below the median age of BC. Among the 21 municipalities in the GVRD, the median age of Surrey was the third lowest in 2001 and second lowest in 2006.

Source: Statistics Canada, 2006 Census 1.3 Projected Population Change 2007-2016 by Selected Age Group

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Kwantlen Region Projected Population Change by Selected Age Group 2007-2016

18-24 25-29 30-39 40-54 Source: BC Stats, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 Projected Population Numbers Percent Change

Age Group 2007 2010 2013 2016

2007-2010

2010-2013

2013-2016

2007-2016

18-24 85,450 84,258 84,883 84,477 -1.4% 0.7% -0.5% -1.1% 25-29 57,370 64,436 66,431 65,512 12.3% 3.1% -1.4% 14.2% 30-39 119,857 123,145 132,680 144,123 2.7% 7.7% 8.6% 20.2% 40-54 204,961 213,662 218,124 219,632 4.2% 2.1% 0.7% 7.2%

Total7 467,638 485,501 502,118 513,744 3.8% 3.4% 2.3% 9.9% Source: BC Stats, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32

7Please note that the total does not include the number of individuals younger than 18 and older than 54.

2001

Median Age 2006

Median Age Delta 38.3 41.0 Langley City 36.5 39.4 Langley DM 37.3 39.1 Richmond 38.5 40.7 Surrey 35.6 37.0 White Rock 50.9 51.3

Kwantlen Region 37.8 40.1 GVRD 37.4 39.1 BC 38.4 40.8


Kwantlen Region’s population is aging; therefore, the proportion of older people in the population is increasing. Kwantlen’s region is expected to see a 1.1% decrease in the 18-24 age group, the typical post-secondary age cohort, between 2007 and 2016. However, the region is expected to see a 14.2% increase in the 25-29 age group and a 20.2% increase in the 30-39 age group. These demographic trends create a potential for the provision of labor market training and skills upgrading for these age groups, especially for those aged 30-39.

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Overall % Increase in Population Cohorts Kwantlen Region 2007-2016


1.4 Decomposition of Changes in Population Cohorts in Selected College Regions8

The population of BC is aging and the region’s 18-24 age group is projected to shrink over the next decade (2006 Census Bulletin #3: Population by Age). According to P.E.O.P.L.E. 32, BC’s 18-21 and 22-24 age groups are projected to decline between 2006 and 2016, 4.6% and 7.6%, respectively. For the 25-29 and 30-44 age groups, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 projects a population increase over the same period, 14.5% and 8%, respectively.

Between 2006 and 2016, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 projects a population decline of 2.8% for the 18-21 age group and little change for the 22-24 age group in the Kwantlen College Region. For the 25-29 age group, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 projects a population increase until 2012 then a decline until 2016. Overall, the population of 25-29 year olds is expected to increase by 10,363 or 18.8% between 2006 and 2016. (Note that the projected population change in the 25-29 age group between 2007 and 2016 is 14.2%.) P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 forecasts that the population of 30-44 year olds will increase by 24,798 or 13.2% between 2006 and 2016.

8Please note that the base year for the population change calculations is 2006.

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort BC (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort Kwantlen College Region (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

18-21 22-24 25-29 30-44


The lowest projected decline in the population of the 18-21 and 22-24 age groups are in the Fraser Valley College Region. The projected population decrease for the 18-21 year olds in the Fraser Valley College Region is less than 1%. Over the same period, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 projects a slight population increase (3.3%) for the 22-24 age group, an 8% increase in the 25-29 age group, and a 14.5% increase in the 30-44 age group.

The most dramatic decline among the college regions is expected in the Vancouver College Region. According to P.E.O.P.L.E. 32, between 2006 and 2016, the Vancouver College Region is expected to see a slight increase (9%) only in the 30-44 age group. The 18-21, 22-24, and 25-29 age groups are forecast to decline. The biggest decline is projected to occur in the 22-24 age group (27%) followed by the 18-21 age group (16.9%).

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort Fraser Valley College Region (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort Vancouver College Region (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

18-21 22-24 25-29 30-44


For 18-21 and 22-24 age groups in the Douglas College Region, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 forecasts a steady decline until 2012 and a slight increase until 2016. Overall, the projected decrease is 2.3% for the 18-21 age group and 2.4% for the 22-24 age group. The 25-29 age group is projected to increase until 2012 and decline until 2016. Overall, between 2006 and 2016, the projected increase in the population of 25-29 year olds is 19.7%. Similarly, over the same period, the projected increase in 30-44 year olds is 14.3%

Like other college regions, the Capilano College Region is expected to experience a decline (2.3%) in the population of 18-21 year olds. However, the Capilano Region presents a different picture in the 22-24 and 25-29 age groups. Between 2006 and 2016, P.E.O.P.L.E. 32 projects a population increase of 15.9% for the 22-24 age group and a population increase of 43.7% for the 25-29 age group. Over the same period, the projected increase in the 30-44 age group is slightly less than 1%.

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort Douglas College Region (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

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Decomposition of Changes to 18-44 Age Cohort Capilano College Region (P.E.O.P.L.E. 32)

18-21 22-24 25-29 30-44


The table below summarizes the projected population changes in selected college regions in BC. 2006-2016 18-21 22-24 25-29 30-44 BC -7.6% -4.6% 14.5% 8.0% Kwantlen College Region -2.8% 0.5% 18.8% 13.2% Fraser Valley College Region -0.9% 3.3% 8.1% 14.5% Vancouver College Region -16.9% -27.5% -5.1% 9.2% Douglas College Region -2.3% -2.4% 19.7% 14.3% Capilano College Region -2.3% 15.9% 43.7% 0.9%

In conclusion, the population of 18-21 year olds is projected to decline between 2006 and 2016. The highest decline (16.9%) is expected in the Vancouver College Region and the lowest in the Fraser Valley College Region (0.9%). Over the same period, the population of 30-44 year olds is forecast to increase in all five regions. The highest increase (14.5%) is expected in the Fraser Valley College Region and the lowest (0.9%) in the Capilano College Region.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 11 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008-04-29 June 2008 Section 2: Immigration

2. IMMIGRATION Immigration has a strong impact on population change within the Kwantlen Region. Between 2001 and 2006, the immigrant population within the Kwantlen Region has increased by 20.7%, which was nine times higher than the percentage change in non-immigrant population in the region over the same period. Moreover, during the same period, the immigrant population in the Kwantlen Region (20.7%) has grown at a faster pace than the immigrant population in the GVRD (12.6%) and BC (10.8%).

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Delta Langley City Langley DM Richmond Surrey White Rock Kwantlen Region

GVRD BC

% Change in Population 2001-2006

Total population Non-immigrant population Immigrant population

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 The 2001 Census estimated that 1,009,815 immigrants were living in BC in 2001. These immigrants made up 26.1% of the total population of BC. According to the 2006 Census, there were 1,119,215 immigrants, 27.5% of the total population of BC, living in BC. In 2001, the immigrants living in the GVRD represented 37.5% of the total population of the GVRD. The immigrants’ share of the total population in the GVRD has increased to 39.6% in 2006. Similarly, the immigrants’ share of the total population within the Kwantlen Region has increased from 34% in 2001 to 37.8% in 2006.

2001 Census 2006 Census % Change, 2001 - 2006

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Total Population



Total Population



Delta 96,370 70,315 25,820 96,075 68,655 27,020 -0.3% -2.4% 4.6%Langley City 23,405 19,565 3,630 23,335 18,865 4,170 -0.3% -3.6% 14.9%Langley DM 86,220 72,210 13,340 93,035 76,480 15,880 7.9% 5.9% 19.0%Richmond 163,395 73,375 88,300 173,570 71,650 99,660 6.2% -2.4% 12.9%Surrey 345,780 228,040 114,725 392,450 238,620 150,235 13.5% 4.6% 31.0%

White Rock 17,330 13,225 3,980 18,170 13,550 4,425 4.8% 2.5% 11.2%

Kwantlen Region 732,500 476,730 249,795 796,635 487,820 301,390 8.8% 2.3% 20.7%GVRD 1,967,475 1,199,760 738,550 2,097,965 1,227,495 831,265 6.6% 2.3% 12.6%BC 3,868,875 2,821,865 1,009,815 4,074,385 2,904,240 1,119,215 5.3% 2.9% 10.8%

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006


2.1 Concentration of Immigrants within the Kwantlen Region

In 2006, the majority of immigrants within the Kwantlen Region lived in Surrey (51%) and Richmond (35%). Between 2001 and 2006, Surrey’s share of immigrants increased to 51% from 47% in 2001. Over the same period, however, Richmond’s share of immigrants dropped from 35% in 2001 to 33% in 2006. The percentage change of immigrant population in all other municipalities within the Kwantlen Region was virtually unchanged. In 2001,

immigrants accounted for 17% of the total immigrant population in Delta, Langley City, Langley DM, and White Rock and they accounted for 16% of the total immigrant population in 2006.

Delta9%

Langley City1%

Langley DM5%

Richmond33%

Surrey50%

White Rock2%

Immigrants living within Kwantlen Region as % of total immigrant population within Kwantlen Region, 2006



2.2 Immigrant Status and Period of Immigration A little less than one-half (45%) of the Kwantlen Region’s immigrant population arrived in Canada before 1991. By comparison, 46.7% of the GVRD’s and 54% of BC’s immigrant population landed in Canada before 1991. Over the last three five-year census periods, the number of immigrants choosing one of the municipalities within the Kwantlen Region as a place of residence remained almost the same whereas the number of immigrants to the GVRD and BC increased slightly.

Total

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2006 Delta 96,075 68,655 27,020 15,540 4,015 3,775 3,690 Langley City 23,335 18,865 4,170 2,515 415 545 700 Langley DM 93,035 76,480 15,880 10,020 1,635 1,875 2,350 Richmond 173,570 71,650 99,660 36,160 22,725 21,995 18,780 Surrey 392,450 238,620 150,235 68,360 26,305 26,335 29,230

White Rock 18,170 13,550 4,425 3,120 300 480 530

Kwantlen Region 796,635 487,820 301,390 135,715 55,395 55,005 55,280 GVRD 2,097,965 1,227,495 831,265 388,745 142,130 148,685 151,695 BC 4,074,385 2,904,240 1,119,215 605,680 165,230 170,465 177,840


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3690

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43470

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Number and Proportion of Immigrants in Kwantlen Region and City of Vancouver, 2006

Immigrated between 2001 and 2006 Immigrated before 2001 Non-immigrant population

In 2006, there were 301,390 immigrants living within the Kwantlen Region, representing 38% of the region’s total population. In 2006, pre-1991 immigrants accounted for 45% of Kwantlen Region’s, 47% of the GVRD’s and 54% of BC’s immigrant population. In 2006, pre-1991 immigrants represented 58% of the total immigrant population in Delta. Of the 27,020 immigrants living in Delta in 2006, 15% landed in Canada between 1991 and 1995, 14% arrived between 1996 and 2000, and 14% immigrated to Canada between 2001 and 2006.


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Period of Immigration by Municipality

Immigrated before 1991 Immigrated between 1991 and 1995Immigrated between 1996 and 2000 Immigrated between 2001 and 2006


2.3 Origin of Immigrants Immigrants residing in the municipalities within the Kwantlen Region come from all over the world, but Asia and Europe have always been a major source of immigrants for the Kwantlen Region as well as the GVRD. In 2006, immigrants born in East and Southeast Asia made up the largest proportion of immigrants in the Kwantlen Region (41.2%), GVRD (48.6%), and BC (38.8%). For immigrant groups from East and Southeast Asia, Richmond was a top destination. Within the Kwantlen Region, 73% of the immigrant population from East and Southeast Asia were living in Richmond in 2006. A relatively large portion of the immigrants in Langley City, Langley DM and White Rock was from Europe. The share of immigrants born in Southern Asia and living in Delta and Surrey was 27% and 38%, respectively.

Place of Birth Delta Langley

City Langley

DM Richmond Surrey White Rock


United States of America 4.5% 7.0% 8.1% 1.5% 2.3% 9.7% 2.7% 3.0% 5.1% Central America9 1.4% 3.7% 1.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 1.5% 1.4% Caribbean and Bermuda10 1.4% 3.7% 1.4% 0.8% 1.6% 1.6% 1.3% 1.5% 1.4% South America11 1.9% 3.0% 2.3% 1.1% 0.9% 1.5% 1.2% 1.4% 1.5% Europe 32.7% 50.3% 49.7% 10.9% 18.4% 58.8% 19.9% 21.9% 31.2%

Africa 2.6% 5.3% 4.2% 2.3% 2.7% 3.5% 2.7% 3.3% 3.1% West Central Asia and the Middle East12 1.5% 1.7% 1.4% 2.4% 2.2% 1.5% 2.2% 4.4% 3.5% Eastern Asia and Southeast Asia13 21.9% 23.5% 25.7% 72.8% 26.4% 18.3% 41.2% 48.6% 38.8%Southern Asia14 27.2% 2.3% 4.3% 6.3% 38.3% 2.7% 23.9% 12.3% 11.9%Oceania and other15 5.5% 1.2% 1.8% 1.3% 6.4% 1.8% 4.2% 2.9% 2.8%


9Countries of Central America include Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. 10Countries of the Caribbean and Bermuda include Antigua, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, British Virgin Islands, and U.S. Virgin Islands. 11Countries of South America include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. 12Countries of West Central Asia and the Middle East include Afghanistan, Cyprus, Iran, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine/West Bank/Gaza Strip, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. 13Countries of Eastern Asia and Southeast Asia include China and its special administrative regions, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Mongolia, Taiwan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam. 14Countries of Southern Asia include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. 15Countries of Oceania include American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Island, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, and Wallis and Futuna.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 17 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 3: Education within the Kwantlen Region

3. Education within the Kwantlen Region 3.1 Educational Attainment by Age Kwantlen’s educational service region is composed of six census tracts: Delta, Langley City, Langley DM (Township of Langley), Richmond, Surrey, and White Rock. Among all age groups except 55-64, Richmond shows the greatest percentage of individuals with a university degree and White Rock shows the second greatest percentage of individuals with a university degree within all age groups except 20-24. In the 55-64 age group, the number of individuals with a university degree is higher in White Rock than in Richmond, 29% and 24% respectively. Conversely, Surrey has the highest percentage of individuals without a high school degree across all age categories except 20-24. The highest percentage of individuals without a high school degree in the 20-24 age group cohort is in Langley City (15%) followed by White Rock (12%) and Surrey (10%). In all other age groups, Langley City has the second highest percentage of individuals without a high school degree. Richmond has the smallest percentage of its population, across each of the five age cohorts, with a trades ticket.

7% 15% 8% 5% 10% 12%

53%51% 54% 47%

52% 51%

7%8% 7%

4%7% 9%

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Delta Langley City Langley DM Richmond Surrey White Rock

Kwantlen Region

Population 20-24 by Highest Level of Schooling (2006 Census)

Less than high school High school Trades ticket Post-secondary, non-degree University

Ages 20-24 Delta Langley

City Langley


Less than high school 410 265 480 675 2,610 100 High school 3,235 875 3,050 6,110 13,425 435 Trades ticket 405 145 385 540 1,780 80 Post-secondary, non-degree 1,265 320 1,240 2,785 5,835 155 University 735 110 545 2,845 2,395 80

Total 6,050 1,715 5,700 12,955 26,045 850


9% 10% 8% 5% 11% 5%

26% 30% 28%20%

31%29%

9%15% 13%

6%

10%9%

33%29%

30%

28%

27%32%

24% 17% 21%42%

22% 25%

0%

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100%


Kwantlen Region


University Post-secondary, non-degree Trades ticket High school Less than high school

Ages 25 to 34 Delta Langley

City Langley


Less than high school 790 315 805 1,035 5,415 95 High school 2,320 985 2,760 4,140 15,750 530 Trades ticket 850 510 1,280 1,155 4,890 160 Post-secondary, non-degree 2,950 950 3,035 5,705 13,900 580 University 2,160 555 2,140 8,640 11,335 465

Total 9,070 3,315 10,020 20,675 51,290 1,830

9% 12% 8% 6% 12% 6%

27% 27% 31%22%

28%24%

11%18% 15%

7%

11%10%

28%28% 29%

28%

27%31%

26% 15% 18%37%

22% 28%

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100%


Kwantlen Region




City Langley


Less than high school 1,230 420 1,195 1,705 7,380 130 High school 3,855 920 4,435 5,965 17,290 530 Trades ticket 1,530 615 2,115 1,920 6,820 225 Post-secondary, non-degree 4,040 985 4,235 7,635 16,325 690 University 3,660 530 2,560 10,275 13,430 620

Total 14,315 3,470 14,540 27,500 61,245 2,195


9% 15% 10% 11% 16% 5%

30%30% 32% 28% 28%

27%

11%15% 14%

8%12%

9%

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25%26%

32%

22% 14% 17% 28% 18% 27%

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100%


Kwantlen Region




City Langley



Total 16,250 3,275 15,455 30,590 59,720 2,950

13% 17% 15% 14%23%

7%

28% 27% 28% 28%28%

21%

13%18% 16% 9%

12%

13%

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25%25%

21%

30%

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29%

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100%

Delta Langley City Langley DM Richmond Surrey White RockKwantlen Region




City Langley



Total 12,810 2,520 10,880 21,280 42,620 2,970


When compared with the 2006 census data for the GVRD, the data indicate that across all five age groups within the Kwantlen Region, a slightly larger percentage of the population has less than a high school education; a slightly higher percentage of the population has completed high school; a smaller percentage of the population has completed a university education; and a slightly higher percentage of the population has a trades certificate or ticket except the 20-24 cohort. When compared with the 2006 census data for BC, the data indicate that among all age groups except 20-24 and 45-54, a slightly smaller percentage of the population within the Kwantlen Region has completed a university degree and a slightly larger percentage of the population has completed high school. The percentages for all other levels of schooling within the Kwantlen Region are similar to those of BC.

9% 7% 11%

51% 48% 50%

6% 6% 6%22% 22% 20%

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100%


Population 20-24 by Highest Level of Schooling: Comparison Across Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC (2006 Census)


Ages 20-24 Kwantlen Region GVRD BC

Less than high school 4,540 10,655 27,820 High school 27,130 71,440 133,535 Trades ticket 3,335 8,350 16,815 Post-secondary, non-degree 11,600 32,720 52,755 University 6,710 24,785 33,795

Total 53,315 147,950 264,720


9% 7% 9%

28% 22% 26%

9%7%

9%

28%27%

26%

26% 37% 29%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%




Ages 25 to 34 Kwantlen Region GVRD BC


Total 96,200 288,910 497,710

10% 8% 10%

27% 22% 25%

11%9%

12%

28%27%

27%

25% 33% 26%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%


Population 35- 44 by Highest Level of Schooling: Comparison Across Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC (2006 Census)




Total 123,265 346,385 622,610


13% 11% 13%

29% 26% 27%

11% 10% 13%

26%26%

26%

21% 27% 21%

0%

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100%






Total 128,240 336,950 661,495

18% 15% 17%

28% 25% 25%

12%11% 14%

24%23% 24%

19% 25% 21%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%






Total 93,080 236,505 502,645


3.2 Percentage of Population 15+ with University Degree The percentage of population over the age of fifteen within the Kwantlen Region that holds a university degree increased from 15% in 2001 to 18% in 2006, an increase of 3% over five years. The percentage for BC in 2001 and 2006 is 1% higher than that of the Kwantlen Region and the increase between 2001 and 2006 is the same. Overall, the GVRD shows a greater increase over a five year period (4%) in the percentage of university degree holders than the Kwantlen Region and BC.

Percentage of Population Aged 15+ with a University Degree: Comparison Across Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC

(Based on Statistics Canada Census 2001 and Census 2006)

15%

21%

16%

25%

19%18%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%


2001 Census 2006 Census


3.3 Grade 12 Enrolment Data and Projections 3.3.1 Percent Change in Grade 12 Enrolments, 2003-2006

Grade 12 Enrolments from 2003-2006: Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC (Ministry of Education Report 1558B)

22,01

822

,620

23,63

3

23,25

1

12,61

913

,070

13,69

5

13,32

0

9,399

9,550

9,938

9,931

46,09

346

,851

48,47

0

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9

0

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2003 2004 2005 2006

GVRD GVRD (excl. Kwantlen) Kwantlen BC Total

Percent Change GVRD GVRD (excl. Kwantlen) Kwantlen BC % change 2003-2006 5.6% 5.6% 5.7% 1.6%

Percent Change GVRD GVRD (excl. Kwantlen) Kwantlen BC % change 1998-2002 7.4% 7.9% 6.9% 7.5%

Source: Kwantlen University College Environmental Scan 2004 All three regions, Kwantlen, GVRD, and BC saw enrolment growth up until 2005. The situation is now changing. In 2006, all three regions experienced a slight decrease in enrolment numbers and further declines are anticipated over the next few years.

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Grade 12 Enrolments from 2003-2006: Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC(Ministry of Education Report 1558B)

2003 2004 2005 2006

Between 2003 and 2006, grade 12 enrolments in the Kwantlen Region (Delta, Langley City, Langley DM, Richmond, Surrey, White Rock) comprised approximately 43% of the total grade 12 enrolments within the GVRD.


The overall decline in enrolments can be attributed to the demographic changes within the region as well as the interprovincial migration patterns. The last of the children born to the baby boomers between 1980 and 1994 are currently in their final years in high schools and the children replacing them are part of a much smaller cohort; therefore, the number of school aged children is steadily decreasing. Over the next ten years, grade 12 enrolments in the Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC are projected to decline as indicated in the following chart16:

0

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20,000

30,000

40,000

50,000


Grade 12 Enrolment Projections 2007-2016(Ministry of Education Report 1558B)

2007 2010 2013 2016

The percent changes in grade 12 enrolments over this ten year period indicate a 5% decrease for the GVRD, a 9% decrease for the Kwantlen Region, and an 11% decrease for the Province of BC.

1,644 1,554 1,449 1,395

4,939 5,139 5,210 5,012

1,314 1,173 1,074 933

2,133 2,000 1,955 1,820

0

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2,000

3,000

4,000

5,000

6,000

2007 2010 2013 2016

Grade 12 Enrolment Projections 2007-2016(Ministry of Education Report 1558B)

Langley Surrey Delta Richmond According to the Ministry of Education enrolment projection data, for the Kwantlen Region, only Surrey is expected to see an increase in the number of grade 12 enrolments until 2013, whereas Langley, Delta, and Richmond will see a steady decline in the number of grade 12 enrolments over the next ten years.

16 Please note that the grade 12 enrolment figures do not include adults and home-schooled children.


2007 2010 2013 2016 % change

2007-2016

Langley 1,644 1,554 1,449 1,395 -15.1% Surrey 4,939 5,139 5,210 5,012 1.5% Delta 1,314 1,173 1,074 933 -29.0% Richmond 2,133 2,000 1,955 1,820 -14.7%

Source: Ministry of Education Report 1558B Overall, the percent changes in the projected grade 12 enrolments over this ten year period indicate a 15% decrease for the Richmond and Langley School Districts, a 29% decrease for the Delta School District, and a 1.5% increase for the Surrey School District.


3.4 Percentage of Grade 8s Continuing to Next Grade There has been little change in grade-to-grade transition rates over the last five years. Within the Kwantlen Region and the Lower Mainland, there is a consistently high transition rate for all students from grade 8 into a higher grade. The percentage of grade 8 students who made the transition into grade 9 between the 2006/07 and 2007/08 school years ranged from 90% in the Coquitlam School District to 97% in the Delta School District. The percentage of students who made the transition from grade 10 into a higher grade ranged from 82% to 96%. The percentage of students who made the transition from grade 11 to grade 12 is generally lower, ranging from as high as 94% in the Delta School District to as low as 74% in the New Westminster School District.

Grade-to-Grade Transitions as a Percentage of Enrolments: 2006/07-2007/08

School District Gr 8 to >=Gr 9

Gr 10 to >= Gr 11

Gr 11 to Gr 12

Langley 96% 89% 82% Surrey 96% 88% 89% Delta 97% 95% 94% Richmond 96% 96% 91% Vancouver 96% 90% 82% New Westminster 96% 82% 74% Burnaby 96% 92% 88% Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows 96% 82% 79% Coquitlam 90% 95% 90% North Vancouver 96% 94% 79% West Vancouver 96% 94% 86% BC 95% 95% 83%

Source: Ministry of Education School District Profile Reports


3.5 High School Graduation and Completion Rates The Ministry of Education measures the high school completion rate (within the public school system) over a six year period. In the most recent data available, the completion rates within the Kwantlen Region and the Lower Mainland vary from 78% to 92%. The four school districts within the Kwantlen Region (Langley, Surrey, Delta, Richmond) have high school completion rates ranging between 79% (Langley) and 92% (Richmond and Delta).

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

Langley

Surrey

Delta

Richmond

Vancouver

New Westminster

Burnaby

Maple Ridge/ Pitt Meadows

Coquitlam

North Vancouver

West Vancouver

BC

Six Year Dogwood Completion Rates-Public Schools Only: 2002/03-2006/07

Completion rate The six year dogwood completion rate in the Delta School District is 92%, considerably higher than that of Surrey and Langley. However, the Delta School District is forecast to experience a 29% decrease in grade 12 enrolments over the next ten years.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 29 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 4: Economic Indicators in the Kwantlen Region

4. Economic Indicators in the Kwantlen Region 4.1 Business Indicators 4.1.1 Business Licenses The Kwantlen Region continues to attract new businesses as reflected by the number of business licenses this region has issued. Overall, the rate of growth in business licenses issued between 2000 and 2006 was greater in the Kwantlen Region than the GVRD; however, the numbers fluctuated more in the Kwantlen Region. As a result, the Kwantlen Region showed the greatest growth as well as the greatest decline compared to the GVRD. Between 2000 and 2006, the sharpest decline (4%) in the number of new and renewal business licenses issued within the Kwantlen Region was in 2004.

-2%

8%

14%

-4%

8%

2%3%

1%

8%

0% 2%0%

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5%

10%

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2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Business Licences Issued (New and Renewals), Annual % Change,

2000 - 2006

Kwantlen Region GVRD

Source: Permits and licenses departments of the municipalities within the GVRD 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2000-06 Kwantlen Region -2% 8% 14% -4% 8% 2% 28% GVRD 3% 1% 8% 0% 2% 0% 14%

Number of Business Licenses Issued, 2000-2006 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Kwantlen Region 35,556 34,967 37,797 43,200 41,476 44,691 45,561 GVRD 115,660 118,698 120,116 129,218 129,741 132,016 132,430


Between 2000 and 2006, in Kwantlen’s region, the greatest change in the number of new and renewal business licenses was in Langley DM (76%), followed by Surrey (40.5%). Over the same period, among all the municipalities within the Kwantlen Region, White Rock and Richmond experienced the slowest growth in the number of new and renewal business licenses. Breakdown of Business Licenses Issued within the Kwantlen Region by Municipality, 2000-2006

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 % Change 2000-2006

Delta 4,164 4,164 4,146 4,758 4,208 5,156 5,098 22.4% Langley City 1,670 1,580 1,670 1,684 1,645 1,860 1,925 15.3% Langley DM 3,834 3,963 4,025 5,136 5,896 6,371 6,747 76.0% Surrey 13,000 13,648 14,538 15,962 16,495 17,552 18,265 40.5% White Rock 1,176 1,418 1,718 1,682 1,432 1,462 1,242 5.6% Richmond 11,712 10,194 11,700 13,978 11,800 12,290 12,284 4.9%

Source: Permits and licenses departments of the municipalities within the GVRD

-7.4%0.1%

3.6%3.6%4.3%4.9%5.6%

9.4%10.0%

15.3%22.4%22.5%

36.3%40.5%

46.2%51.3%52.0%52.9%

76.0%

-20% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Business Licenses Issued by Municipality in Vancouver CMA: Cumulative % Change from 2000-2006

Source: Permits and licenses departments of the municipalities within the GVRD

Within the GVRD, businesses operating in more than one municipality are required to obtain a business license from each municipality they conduct business in. In several other regions within BC, the municipalities have established “inter-municipal business license” agreements to allow a business to operate in more than one municipality with only one license. There are not any inter-municipal business license agreements among the municipalities in the GVRD. The Vancouver Economic Development Commission believes that adopting an inter-municipal business license concept in the GVRD will contribute to the economy by advancing regional collaboration (Vancouver Economic Development Commission, Inter-Municipal Business Licensing, January 2007).


4.1.2 Incorporations

-5%

12%10%

17% 17%

9%

-3%

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Number of Incorporations, Annual % Change, 2000 - 2006

Kwantlen Region GVRD BC Source: BC Ministry of Finance and Corporate Relations cited by BC Stats 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2001-07 Kwantlen Region 12% 10% 17% 17% 9% -3% 77% GVRD 9% 7% 7% 24% 7% 2% 68% BC 8% 7% 10% 25% 8% 2% 75%

Number of Incorporations, 2001-2007 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Kwantlen Region 3,676 4,119 4,532 5,287 6,164 6,689 6,518 GVRD 13,490 14,688 15,698 16,819 20,824 22,303 22,669 BC 19,474 20,987 22,531 24,703 30,937 33,273 34,036

In 2007, there were 6,518 business incorporations in the Kwantlen Region, a 77% increase over 2001. During the same period, the percentage change in incorporations was 68% in the GVRD and 75% in BC, which indicates that most of the regions in BC saw a significant increase in the number of business incorporations. Over the years, the Kwantlen Region’s share of all incorporations in BC remained stable between 19% and 21%. Its share of all incorporations in the GVRD gradually increased from 27% in 2001 to 31% in 2004, and slightly decreased to 29% in 2007. Within BC and the GVRD, the most rapid growth in business incorporations occurred in 2005, while the Kwantlen Region experienced the most rapid growth in 2004 and 2005. There has been a downward trend in the annual percentage change in incorporations since 2006. This trend is supported by the weak growth in the BC Economic Index for the last two quarters. According to Finlayson (2008), “despite a healthy domestic economy, weak growth in the Index for two straight quarters confirms that the US headwinds are being felt in BC. It also points to a comparatively soft handoff for the start of 2008” (B.C. Economic Index, Vol.6, No.4).


4.1.3 Industrial Building Permits17

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48%

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100%

38%

-1%

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21%32%

60%

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110%

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Value of Industrial Building Permits, Annual % Change, 2000 - 2006


Source: GVRD, Policy & Planning Department and GVRD Municipalities

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2000-06Kwantlen Region -16% 48% -19% -7% 100% 38% 158% GVRD -1% 28% -25% 21% 32% 60% 141%

Value of Industrial Building Permits Issued, 2000 – 2006 ($ 000) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Kwantlen Region 127,141 106,359 157,550 127,270 118,980 238,433 327,957 GVRD 228,582 226,214 290,297 216,507 261,705 344,798 550,938

The growing population of the Kwantlen Region and the availability of vacant lands has stimulated industrial growth in recent years. Between 2000 and 2006, the value of industrial building permits in the Kwantlen Region ranged from a low of $106 million in 2001 to a high of $328 million in 2006. Overall, between 2000 and 2006, the Kwantlen Region experienced a stronger growth in the value of industrial building permits than the GVRD.

17 Industrial permits include permits for “buildings used for manufacturing and processing; transportation, communication, and other utilities; and agriculture, forestry, mine and mine mill buildings” (British Columbia Building Permits for Development Regions and Regional Districts by Type 1999-2007, BC Stats).


4.1.4 Commercial Building Permits18

16%

-40%

15%

65%

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27%

-22%

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74%

-4%

51%

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80%

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Value of Commercial Building Permits, Annual % Change, 2000 - 2006


Source: GVRD, Policy & Planning Department and GVRD Municipalities 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2000-06Kwantlen Region 16% -40% 15% 65% -13% 27% 44% GVRD -22% -17% -19% 74% -4% 51% 32%

Value of Commercial Building Permits Issued, 2000 - 2006 ($ 000) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Kwantlen Region 200,761 232,661 138,434 158,537 261,024 227,147 289,024 GVRD 720,245 560,263 465,820 379,166 657,916 628,615 951,290

Between 2000 and 2006, the value of commercial building permits in the Kwantlen Region and the GVRD has varied significantly on a year-to-year basis. Within the Kwantlen Region, the value of commercial projects recorded a steep decline of 40% in 2002 and slight decline of 13% in 2005. Overall, between 2000 and 2006, the Kwantlen Region experienced an increase of 44% in the value of commercial building permits issued. Over the last couple of decades, the land use in downtown Vancouver gradually moved from industrial use to new residential communities. There is continuing pressure from developers to convert areas and buildings that were identified for industrial and commercial use to residential use (City of Vancouver Community Services, Metropolitan Core Jobs and Economy Land Use Plan, 2008). According to the architecture critic, Trevor Boddy, Richmond is likely to become a preferable location for corporate head offices due to the unbalanced development in downtown Vancouver towards residential buildings (The Vancouver Sun, Thing to Waste, February 22, 2006). Richmond is easily accessible from downtown Vancouver and home to the Vancouver International Airport. The Olympic Speed Skating Oval, which is currently under construction, is planned to function as a convention centre after the 2010 Winter Olympics. As the second largest city in British Columbia, Surrey also represents an important consumer and retail market.

18 Commercial permits include permits for “stores, warehouses, garages, office buildings, theatres, hotels, funeral parlours, beauty salons, and miscellaneous commercial installations” (British Columbia Building Permits for Development Regions and Regional Districts by Type 1999-2007, BC Stats).


4.1.5 Residential Building Permits and Housing Starts 4.1.5.1 Residential Building Permits

18%

59%

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2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06

Value of Residential Building Permits Issued, Annual % Change, 2000 - 2006


Source: GVRD, Policy & Planning Department and GVRD Municipalities 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2000-06 Kwantlen Region 18% 59% 17% 14% 10% 14% 217% GVRD 26% 38% 10% 33% 7% 15% 210%

Value of Residential Building Permits Issued, 2000 – 2006 ($000) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Kwantlen Region 559,351 662,520 1,053,535 1,234,242 1,411,070 1,554,822 1,775,676 GVRD 1,499,020 1,883,800 2,596,464 2,851,877 3,783,423 4,032,878 4,651,808

Between 1997 and 2002, the value of residential building permits declined 10% in the Kwantlen Region and 16% in the GVRD (Kwantlen University College Environmental Scan 2004). Between 2000 and 2006, however, the GVRD’s residential building sector performed strongly. During this period, the value of residential building permits recorded a 217% increase in the Kwantlen Region and a 210% increase in the GVRD. As part of the GVRD's Livable Region Strategic Plan, the GVRD has been divided into eight Regional Town Centres. The Kwantlen Region includes three of these regional town centres: Richmond City Centre, Surrey Centre, and Langley Town Centre. The purpose behind the creation of the town centres is to establish interconnected, but independent centres that are able to bring many of the benefits of the urban centre closer to where people live (Liveable Region Strategic Plan, 1996). Surrey is expected to be the new “hot spot” for residential real estate. Surrey Central’s close proximity to downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain makes it an affordable choice for new home buyers. The Surrey Central Transit Village Plan is already underway. Soon, the area between 102nd and 104th Avenues, and East and West Whalley Ring Roads will be home to a mix of new residential and commercial developments, easily accessible to transit (Surrey Board of Trade, Transit Village, June 2007).


4.1.5.2 Housing Starts

Housing Starts, Annual Percentage Change, 2000 - 2007

72%

5%

32%

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11%

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2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07

Kwantlen Region GVRD BC Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, prepared by BC Stats, February 2008 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2000-07 Kwantlen Region 10% 72% 8% 25% -5% 13% 5% 187% GVRD 32% 22% 18% 24% -3% -1% 11% 153% BC 20% 25% 21% 26% 5% 5% 8% 172% Housing starts in 2007 relative to 2000 levels were up 187% in the Kwantlen Region, 153% in the GVRD, and 172% in BC. The Kwantlen Region experienced the highest increase in housing starts (72%) in 2001-02 and the only decline (5%) in 2004-05. The housing starts in the GVRD slightly declined between 2004 and 2006 but increased by 11% in 2006-07. The housing starts in BC have increased steadily by 5% in 2004-05 and 2005-06 and 8% in 2006-07. Number of Housing Starts 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Kwantlen Region 2,983 3,289 5,647 6,125 7,642 7,268 8,197 8,570 GVRD 8,182 10,819 13,197 15,626 19,430 18,914 18,705 20,736 BC 14,418 17,234 21,625 26,174 32,925 34,667 36,443 39,195


Number of Housing Starts, 2000 - 2007

10,819

17,234

21,625

26,174

8,5708,1977,2687,642

6,1255,6473,2892,983

8,182

20,736

18,70518,91419,43015,626

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Kwantlen Region GVRD BC Source: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, prepared by BC Stats, February 2008 Number of Housing Starts in the Kwantlen Region by Municipality, 2000-2007

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Delta 109 114 365 125 185 230 204 112 Langley City 242 60 108 42 203 173 304 133 Langley DM 281 212 736 857 1,296 1,115 914 1,209 Richmond 649 563 1,392 1,641 1,526 1,770 2,094 1,944 Surrey 1,651 2,322 2,934 3,328 4,271 3,826 4,596 4,862 White Rock 51 18 112 132 161 154 85 310

Total 2,983 3,289 5,647 6,125 7,642 7,268 8,197 8,570 New transit developments are expected to open up areas within the GVRD for residential investment. Nevertheless, housing starts are projected to decline slightly from their 2007 level in 2008 and 2009 (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing Market Outlook, First Quarter 2008).

“The British Columbia economy will grow at a slightly slower pace in 2008 and 2009. Following three years of strong job gains, employment growth will slow as key sectors of the economy adjust to weaker US demand and a higher Canadian dollar. However, new jobs added in 2007 will drive housing demand through 2008” (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Housing Market Outlook, First Quarter 2008).


4.2 Major Employers 4.2.1 The Corporation of Delta

Employer Description Number of Employees

Delta School Board School District 2,300 Corporation of Delta Municipal government 1,200 Neptune Food Services Inc Wholesale distribution of food

products 685

Avcorp Industries Inc Aircraft manufacturers 657 Real Canadian Superstore Grocery store 460 West Bay Sonship Yacht Builders Ltd Yacht manufacturers 400 FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd Manufacturing wood burning stoves 368 Save-On-Foods Grocery store 350 The Original Cakerie Wholesale commercial bakery 330 The Pepsi Bottling Company Manufacturing of soft drinks 330 Canadian Autoparts Toyota Inc Manufacturing of auto parts 300 Kodak Graphic Communications Canada Co

Manufacturer of computer imaging systems equipment

300

A & S Sandhu Enterprises Ltd Labour contractor for greenhouses 250 Hain Celestial Canada ULC Food manufacturing 240 Transcontinental Printing 2005 GP Printing of newspapers, flyers etc 220 Canada Bread Company Ltd Bread and bakery products

manufacturing & distribution 200

Delta Cedar Products Ltd Sawmills 200 Hudd Distributors Canada Inc Warehousing and freight forwarding 200 North American Tea & Coffee Inc Wholesale distribution of packaged

goods 200

Lehigh Cement Limited Cement manufacturer 196 Weyerhauser Company Ltd Manufacturer of wood products 194 International Forest Products Ltd Sawmill and wood manufacturing 182 Cipa Lumber Company Manufacturing of wood products 180 The Pepsi Bottling Group Warehouse and distribution 175 Thrifty Foods Tsawwassen Grocery store 175 WWL Vehicle Services Canada Ltd Docking facilities and automobile

processing 175

Westshore Terminals Ltd Partnership Bulk material handling 165 Buckeye Canada Company Manufacturing and conversion of

Paper Products 160

Overwaitea Food Group LP Grocery store 160 Arpac Storage Systems Corporation Manufacturer of metal products 150 Delta Pacific Seafoods Ltd Fish processing 150 Zellers Inc Department store 150 Dynamic Chocolates Inc Manufacturing of chocolates 145 Allied Systems Canada Company Auto distributors 144 McDonald's Restaurant of Canada Ltd Fast food outlet 140 Northcrest Care Centre Ltd Long term medical care facility 140 Comox Valley Distribution Ltd Trucking company 130 United Parcel Service - UPS Parcel and package delivery operation 130



London Drugs Limited #17 Retail drug store 125 Rockwell Automation Canada Control System

Software developments 125

Western Waffles Ltd Manufacturing of waffles 125 British Columbia Ferry Services Inc Transportation 124 Canada Safeway Ltd Grocery store 120 Canron Western Constructors Ltd Manufacturing structural

steel/construction services 120

Houweling Nurseries Ltd Greenhouse propagation & vegetable growers

120

3M Touch Systems Canada Limited Manufacturer of touch products/computer

110

Asco Aerospace Canada Ltd Manufacturing of aeroplane components

110

SimplexGrinnell Fire protection systems/Warehouse office

109

Canada Metal (Pacific) Limited Metal products manufacturing 108 English Bay Batter Inc Gourmet cookie dough manufacturer 100 Ikea Wholesale Ltd Partnership Warehousing of products 100 Ladner Village Market Public market place 100 McDonald's Restaurant of Canada Ltd Fast food outlet 100 MTE Logistix Pacific Inc Distribution of commercial products 100 Nuheat Industries Ltd Manufacturing infloor radiant heat

mats 100

Oliveiri Foods Ltd Manufacturing of pasta and sauces 100 Optimil Machinery Inc Manufacturing of sawmill machinery 100 Versacold Group Transportation and distribution of

freight 100

Weyerhauser Hardwoods Sawmill 100 Source: Community Development and Planning, The Corporation of Delta


4.2.2 Langley District Municipality


Langley School Board School district 1,821 Trinity Western University Private university 442 Langley Memorial Hospital Health services 338 Overwaitea Foods Group Head Office Food storage and wholesaler 300 Canada Bread Company Ltd. Bakery, manufactures, wholesaler,

and distributor 280

Allied Windows Windows and doors manufacturer and wholesaler

254

Starline Windows Windows manufacturer and wholesaler

200

Ledalite Architectural Products Inc. Lighting fixture designer and manufacturer

188

Hampton House S.D. Sweid Ltd. Poultry products processor and wholesaler

186

Fraser Health Authority Distribution centre for all Lower Mainland hospitals

185

Anormed Bio-medical research lab 150 Campus Crusades for Christ of Canada Inc.

National headquarters for a Christian ministry

120

Otter Farm and Home Co-op Institute Feed and fuel wholesaler and retailer 110 4Refuel Fuel management company 90 Custom Plastics Custom plastic products manufacturer 80 APS Architectural Precast Structures Ltd. Structural concrete products

manufacturing 70

Finning Ltd. Express parts distribution centre for heavy equipment

70

Taiga Forest Products Wood treatment, distribution, and storage

70

GE Canada (Pacific Technical Service Centre)

Electrical/mechanical services for B.C./Yukon region

68

Deere Hitachi Manufacturer of specialty forestry equipment

65

West Coast Drugs (Pharmasave) Pharmaceutical and health care products distributor

63

Cintas Corporation Uniform and industrial laundry 62 General Motors Canada (Pacific Division) Automobile parts distribution and

training facility 62

ISM Information Systems Management Corporation

Computer services 55

Aggressive Transport Ltd. General freight trucking 42 Westgen Artificial insemination and semen

export marketing 35

Source: Langley Township Website (www.township.langley.bc.ca): "Major and Notable Employers"


4.2.3 The City of Langley


Cascade Casino Coast Hotel & Convention Centre

Gaming and hospitality services 520

Canada Bread Food processing 280 CKF Plastic products manufacturing 250 Langley School District School district 250 Safeway Grocery store 225 Price Mart Grocery store 200 Kwantlen University College Public post-secondary institution 178 Langley City Municipal government 100


4.2.4 Richmond19


River Rock Casino Resort Casino 750MacDonald Dettwiler & Associates Ltd Research, design and development

of remote sensing products 631

Globeground North America Inc Ground handling services to the airline industry

601

Microsoft Canada Development Center Co Software development 499Cara Airport Services Airline catering 491Ebco Industries Ltd Steel fabrication 450Air Canada Jazz Airline 403HBC Logistics Distribution centre for supplying

retail stores 390

Richmond Plywood Corporation Ltd Wood manufacturer 375Crown Packaging Ltd Paper converting plant 375Tree Island Industries Ltd Cable and rope manufacturer 370United Parcel Service Canada Ltd Cartage delivery service 359Sears Canada Inc Retail department store 322MDSI Mobile Data Solutions Inc Computer software design and

installation 319

Ocean Fisheries Ltd Fish processing & canning 312Acrohelipro Global Services Inc Repair and overhaul centre for

helicopters 312

RSL Joint Venture Casting & erection work - elevated guideway & precast: design & construct foundation & piers: erection of elevated guide-way & bridges for RAV

300

Coral Cabs Ltd Taxi cab 300Save On Foods Grocery store 290The Real Canadian Superstore #1557 Grocery store 270London Drugs Ltd Retail drug store 260Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel Hotel 260Aeroguard Company Ltd Pre-board screening service 250Hudson Bay Company Retail department store 235Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel Hotel 234Costco Wholesale Wholesale of merchandise 225The News Group Wholesale distribution of books and

magazines 222

Save On Foods & Drugs Supermarket 220Sandman Signature Vancouver Airport Hotel 201Grimm's Fine Foods Manufacturer of food products 200Ball Packaging Products Canada Inc Manufacturer of cans 200Zellers Ltd Retail department store 200Sierra Wireless Inc Research and development of

electronics 196

19 This listing from the City of Richmond includes only private sector employers.


Employer

Description Number of Employees

Deas Pacific Marine Ferry maintenance and refitting service

192

Canadian Springs Water Company Bottled water production and distribution

190

Mustang Survival Corporation Clothing manufacturer 190Sage Accpac Canada Inc Research and development of

programming, technical support, training

183

PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc General contractor 180Ikea Canada Ltd Partnership Retail 178Home Depot of Canada Inc #7043 Retail building materials &

gardening supplies 175

Nokia Products Ltd Design and development of hardware & software products that distribute voice, date & video calls across networks

175

Adesa Auctions Canada Corp Wholesale automotive remarketing 170Cls Catering Services Ltd Catering food to the airlines 170Supercom Canada Ltd Wholesale and distributor of

computer parts and components 165

Vae Nortrak Ltd Manufacturer of metal products 160Fairchild Television Ltd Television station 160London Drugs Ltd Retail drug store 158Great Little Box Company Ltd Manufacturing & distribution of

boxes 157

Best Western Richmond Inn Hotel 157Progressive Contracting Ltd Contracting/land development 151Seanix Technology Inc Manufacturing and wholesale of

personal computers 150

London Drugs Ltd Administrative office 150Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel Hotel 150Heli-One Helicopter repair & overhaul service 149Rona Home & Garden Home improvement retail

warehouse 145

Norampac Inc Manufacturer of paper products 140Con-Force Structures Ltd Manufacturer of concrete slabs for

buildings and bridges 140

McKesson Medical Imaging Company Medical information software development service

140

Containerworld Forwarding Services Inc Warehousing and distribution of liquor products under the BCLDB "Agent Stocking" Program

135

Telus Enterprise Solutions Document processing (Print/Insertion)

135

Teleflex Canada Ltd Partnership Manufacturer of marine steering/control systems

131

Bulldog Bag Ltd Manufacturer of plastic and paper bags

130


Employer Description

Number of Employees

Ming Pao Daily News Newspaper publishing 130MTU Maintenance Canada Ltd Provider of commercial engine

services 130

McDonald's Restaurant Fast food restaurant 130Top Producer Systems Inc Development, sales and marketing

of software 129

Aeroinfo Systems Inc Software development 126Fedex Express Canada Ltd Courier company 125Rogers Video Video retailer 124Terminal Forest Products Ltd Sawmill - lumber manufacturer 122CHC Global Operations Helicopter charter business 120Fincentric Corporation Developing of banking software 120Radisson President Hotel & Suites Hotel 120Earls Restaurant (Lansdowne) Ltd Restaurant 120Famous Players Riverport Cinemas Movie theatre 115JTB International (Canada) Ltd Travel agency 115Pacific Point Seafoods Ltd Fish processing plant 112Neptune Fresh Produce Inc Fresh produce processing plant 110Teldon Print Media Printing and shipping of printed

matter 110

Helijet International Inc Airline 110Fraser Wharves Ltd Auto warehousing and distribution 110McDonald's Restaurant Restaurant 110Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (Canada) Ltd Heavy machinery and equipment

auction 108

Federal Express Cda Ltd Courier company 107Richmond South Keg Restaurant 106Oce Display Graphic Systems Manufacturer of digital film

recorders and imaging equipment 105

Richport Ford Lincoln Ltd Car dealership 105Lafarge Canada Inc Manufacturer of building materials 103UPS Supply Chain Solutions Custom brokerage, warehousing &

distribution 102

Univar Canada Ltd Chemical distribution 101London Drugs Ltd Retail drug store 101Sunrich Fresh Foods Inc Food processor - Fruit salad 100Viceroy Homes Ltd Manufacture of pre-cut, pre-

engineered homes, windows, trusses and building components

100

Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc Furniture manufacturer 100Blundell Seafoods Ltd Wholesale seafoods 100Future Shop Retail 100T & T Supermarket Inc Retail 100Protocol (BC) Production Inc Film production 100Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd Real estate 100The Boathouse Restaurants Of Canada Inc Restaurant 100Famous Players Riverport Cinemas Movie theatre 100


4.2.5 Surrey


Surrey School District #36 School district 7,900 Surrey Memorial Hospital Health services 3,650 City of Surrey Municipal government 2,500 NCO Customer Management Ltd. Customer management call center 1,450 McDonald’s Restaurants Fast food restaurant 1,233 Canada Safeway Grocery store 1,098 Canada Revenue Agency (Tax Data Centre)

Federal government agency 1,081

Save On Foods Grocery store 1,210 Coast Mountain Bus Co. Provincial crown corporation 800 Coast Capital Savings Credit Union Credit Union 799 ICBC Provincial crown corporation 769 Terasen Gas Private utility corporation 725 JP MorganChase Global financial services 700 Kwantlen University College Public post-secondary institution 689 Canada Revenue Agency Burnaby Fraser Tax Services Office

Federal government agency 650

Walmart Canada Inc. Retail 610 PriceSmart Foods Grocery store 600 Teal Jones Group Wood products manufacturer 600 R.C.M.P. (Surrey Detachment) Federal police agency 590 The Real Canadian Superstore Grocery store 500 S & R Sawmills Ltd. Sawmill 500 The Home Depot Retail 490 Canada Post Federal crown corporation 472 Telus Private utility corporation 422 BC Hydro Provincial crown corporation 400 Pacific Newspaper Group Newspaper 400 Finning Canada Truck engine service, parts

distribution & equipment preparation 380

Tim Hortons Fast food restaurant 379 Sunrise Poultry Processors Ltd. Poultry processor 371 South Fraser Home Support Society Home support organization 350 BC Biomedical Laboratories Ltd. Medical services 330 Rona Inc. Retail 330 OPTIONS: Services to Communities Nonprofit social services agency 330 Beachcomber Hot Tub Group Hot tub manufacturer 285 Costco Wholesale Retail/wholesale 278 Canadian Tire Retail 274 Fraser Downs Horse racing track 268 Buy Low Foods Ltd Grocery store 254 NavCanada Air navigation services 250 Burnaby Lake Greenhouses Ltd. Produce wholesaler 250 B & B Contracting Ltd. Civil construction and contracting 250 Earl’s Restaurants Restaurant 240 Bank of Nova Scotia Bank 229



A B C Customs Brokers Ltd. Customs broker 225 T & T Supermarket Grocery store 220 A B C Country Restaurants Restaurant 212 Best Buy Canada Ltd. Retail 205 Maple Leaf Consumer Foods Inc. Food processing 200 White Spot Restaurant 200 Simon Fraser University Surrey Public post-secondary institution 200 Shoppers Drug Mart Retail 198 Starbucks Retail 198 Zellers Retail 197 BC Hot House Foods Inc. Produce wholesaler 195 Cullen Diesel Power Ltd. Wholesales industrial diesel engines

and parts 190

CWS Industries Ltd. Excavator attachment manufacturer 185 A & W Restaurants Fast food restaurant 184 Sheraton Inn Guildford Hotel 180 London Drugs Retail 180 Sears Canada Department store 175 Garaventa (Canada) Ltd. Wheelchair manufacturer 170 Subway Fast food restaurant 165 Fraser Surrey Docks Ltd. Marine terminal 165 Service Canada Centre of Surrey Local employment services 140 Cummins Western Canada Diesel/gas generating set distributor 139 Titan Steel & Wire Co. Ltd. Steel products processor 135 The Centre for Child Development Medical rehabilitation facility for

children with special needs 130

Freightliner of Vancouver Ltd. Freight truck dealer 125 Highland Foundry Ltd. Stainless steel foundry 125 Royal Bank of Canada Bank 123 Future Shop Retail 123 Cloverdale Paint Retail 120 Morgan Creek Golf Course Golf course 120 Restwell Mattress Co. Ltd Mattress and box spring manufacturer 120 The Pantry Hospitality Corp. Restaurant 119 Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Credit union 114 Ricky’s Family Restaurants Restaurant 113 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Bank 111 Eagle Picher Energy Products Corp. Electrical equipment manufacturer 100 Vitran Freight services/distribution solutions 100

Source: Economic Development Office, The City of Surrey


4.2.6 White Rock


Peace Arch Hospital Public hospital 1,800 Peace Arch Community Services Social service agency 130 City of White Rock Municipal government 115

Source: Peace Arch Hospital, Peace Arch Community Services, and City of White Rock Planning Department.


4.3 Major Industries 4.3.1 Industrial Parks20 4.3.1.1 The Corporation of Delta The Corporation of Delta is bounded by the Fraser River to the northwest, the Canada-U.S. border to the south, and the municipalities of Richmond and Surrey, to the northwest and east respectively. It is only 20 minutes away from Vancouver International Airport and has its own small craft airport in Boundary Bay (The Corporation of Delta, The right environment for business). Delta has two business parks and five industrial zones, which account for 12.8% of the industrial land in the Lower Mainland. Annacis Island Business Park • The largest business park in the Lower Mainland; • Features high technology and manufacturing industries; • Over 430 companies with more than 10,300 employees are located on the island.

Tilbury Industrial Park • Situated on the south side of the Fraser River; • The fourth largest industrial park in the GVRD; • Home to 300 companies specializing in a wide range of industries, from high tech to

manufacturing and distribution. There are five other industrial zones in Delta, which are Tilbury Island (heavy industry), River Road East (mixed industry), Nordel (mixed industry), Deltaport Container Terminal, and Boundary Bay Airport. 4.3.1.2 Langley District Municipality Langley District Municipality(DM) is located in the Fraser Valley, bordered on the north by the Fraser River, on the south by the United States, on the west by The City of Surrey, and on the east by The City of Abbotsford. Langley DM has five industrial areas: Aldergrove Industrial Park • Located at the intersection of Highway #13 and Fraser Highway close to the Aldergrove

Border Crossing; • Suitable for light and medium industrial uses.

Carvolth Business Park • Located in northwest Langley DM between 200th Street and Highway #1; • Close to Canada/U.S. border crossing and on the pathway to the soon-to-be-opened Golden

Ears Bridge; • When completed it will be home to office parks, stores, restaurants, hotels, and financial

services;

20 The source of information on industrial parks is the economic development section of municipal websites.


Gloucester Industrial Estates • Located on the east side of the Langley DM adjacent to Highway #1 and served by Highway

#13; • Close to the Aldergrove border crossing.

Northwest Langley Industrial Area • Located between the Fraser River and Highway #1 on the northwest corner of Langley DM; • 23 kilometres from the Pacific Highway U.S. border crossing; • Ideal for companies requiring riverfront or rail access.

Willowbrook Industrial Area • A part of the Regional Town Centre21; • Suitable for office, light industrial, wholesale/retail uses.

Langley Municipal Airport • 7 kilometres from Highway #1 and 17 kilometres from the Aldergrove Border Crossing; • Used for charter operations, pilot training, and aircraft support services; • Employs 186 full-time and 40 part-time employees; • The largest helicopter-operating airport in Canada (Langley Economic Development

Magazine). 4.3.1.3 The City of Langley The City of Langley is located in the Fraser Valley, bordered by the Langley District Municipality in the east, south and north and The City of Surrey in the west. Production Way Industrial Area • Located in the west of the City of Langley next to Surrey; • Close to Fraser Highway and Willowbrook retail/service area; • Mostly features plastics manufacturing, metal fabrication, and clothing industries.

The Duncan Way Industrial Area • Located on the north of the Langley Bypass; • Home to industrial operations ranging from large manufacturers to small shops.

Logan Centre Industrial Area • Adjacent to the Duncan Way Industrial Area; • Comprised of small multi-tenant buildings and automotive service businesses.

56 Avenue Industrial Area • Located at the east edge of the City; • Mostly used for mini-storage warehouses.

21 The Regional Town Centre includes the Willowbrook Commercial Area, the Langley City core, industrial areas, and Surrey, the City of Langley, and Langley District Municipality.


4.3.1.4 The City of Surrey “Surrey has more industrial land designated than any other municipality in the region and offers the only competitive advantage in Greater Vancouver for green field, large footprint development geared to high-end value-added development” (2007 Invest in British Columbia, page 23). There are 7 main industrial areas in Surrey. Campbell Heights Industrial Area

• Located at 28th Avenue and 192nd Street; • Easy access to Highway #99; • First phase to be completed by 2009; • Upon completion, it will be the largest high-end industrial park of the region.

Cloverdale Industrial Area • All three areas, Cloverdale North, Cloverdale East and Cloverdale West are accessible by

Highway #10 and Highway #15; • Home to over 300 businesses.

Douglas Industrial Area • A small industrial area located at the Canada/U.S. border: • Serves cross border traffic and customs brokers.

Newton Industrial Area • Centrally located with convenient access to King George Highway, Highway #1, Highway

#91, and Highway #99; • Home to 1,400 businesses.

Port Kells Industrial Area • Located east of Highway #15 and adjacent to Highway #1; • Easy access to Burnaby, New Westminster, and Vancouver as well as the Pacific Highway

Border Crossing; • Home to over 475 businesses.

Rosemary Heights Industrial Area • Located at the intersection of Highway #99 and 32nd Avenue; • Close to Richmond, Vancouver, and the Canada/U.S. border crossing.

South Westminster & Bridgeview Industrial Area • Located on the Fraser River with convenient access to King George Highway and the Pattulo

Bridge; • Accessible by CN Rail; • Ideal for businesses that require riverfront access; • Home to over 300 businesses.


4.3.1.5 The City of Richmond “Access is everything. Air. Rail. Ocean. Border. Locate your business here and you will be minutes from everywhere” (City of Richmond). Crestwood Industrial Park • Located in north Richmond; • Contains a diverse mix of industries.

The Fraser Port Lands • Located in east Richmond; • The Fraser River Port Authority own 694 acres of this area.

Riverside Industrial Park • Located in south Richmond; • Home to manufacturing, distribution, and high technology companies.

Steveston Area • Home to fishing industry and businesses servicing the fishing industry.

4.3.1.6 The City of White Rock There are no industrial areas in White Rock.


4.3.2 Vancouver International Airport22 “The Airport Authority is in the midst of a $1.4-billion, 10-year capital program to ensure YVR meets the growing demand for air travel, and continues to be developed as a premier global gateway and economic generator for British Columbia” (2006 Annual Report, Vancouver Airport Authority). 4.3.2.1 Economic Impact of the Vancouver International Airport In 2005, the Vancouver International Airport • created 26,700 jobs, 2.3% of total employment in the GVRD; • paid $1.1 billion in wages; • contributed $3.1 billion to Gross Domestic Product; • generated $6.8 billion economic output; • contributed $680 million in tax revenues to all levels of government.

4.3.3 Fraser River Port The Fraser River Port is located on the main arm of the Fraser River and its 270 kilometre shoreline borders nine municipalities in the Lower Mainland. With its 36 million tonnes of cargo shipment annually, it is the second largest port in Canada23. “On January 1, 2008, the three Lower Mainland port authorities: Fraser River Port Authority, North Fraser Port Authority and Vancouver Port Authority, amalgamated to continue as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA)” (http://www.fraserportauthority.com/frpa.html). 4.3.3.1 Growth of the Fraser River Port Between 2001 and 2006, the Fraser River Port • Increased its domestic cargo by 71%, from 19 million tonnes to 33 million tonnes; • Increased its international cargo by 86%, from 3 million metric tonnes toe 5 million metric

tonnes; • Increased its container traffic by 600%, from 50,600 TEUs24 to 373,000 TEUs.

4.3.3.2 Economic Impact of the Fraser River Port In 2006, the Fraser River Port • created 15,000 direct full-time jobs, and 65% of these were concentrated in Delta (3,465

FTEs), Richmond (2,181 FTEs), and Surrey (4,138 FTEs); • paid $730 million in wages; • contributed $1.3 billion to Gross Domestic Product; • generated $3.7 million in economic output; • contributed $275 million in tax revenues to all levels of government.

22 Source: The 2005 Economic Impact of the Vancouver International Airport 23 Source: The 2006 Economic Impact of Fraser River Port 24 A unit of measurement equal to the space occupied by a standard twenty foot container.


4.4 Major Projects 4.4.1 Planned Major Projects Delta • Boundary Bay Airport Redevelopment: The redevelopment project, which is expected to be

completed at the end of 2009, includes a new terminal building and aviation related commercial development.

• Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program Terminal 2 and Deltaport25 3rd Berth: Through these two projects Vancouver Port Authority plans to increase the capacity from 900,000 TEUs to 1.3 million TEUs. The expected completion date of this project is 2011.

Langley • Langley Airport Expansion • Willoughby Community Recreation Centre: The Centre will include a 4,000 seat arena for the

use of Langley minor hockey association and Langley Chiefs and 15,000 sq ft for the Langley gymnastics foundation.

• The Village at Thunderbird Centre (200th Street & 88th Avenue): The plan includes the development of 300,000 sq ft involving components of retail, office, entertainment and up to 500 residential condominiums.

• Gateway 200 Business Park: A business park is being developed on 200th street between 83rd and 86th avenues. Part of the project has been completed.

• Golden Ears Bridge: A new six-lane bridge to connect Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows to Surrey-Langley is under construction and expected to be completed by summer 2009.

Richmond • Fraser Reach Business Park: A 20 acre business Park at Nelson and Dyke Roads by the Fraser

River is under construction and expected to be completed in 2010. • Olympic Games – Speed Skating Oval: The project includes the development of a speed

skating oval for Winter Olympics 2008 and a waterfront park. The completion date is fall 2008.

• RAV Canada Line: The 19.5-kilometer rapid transit line, which will be completed by November 2009, will connect Richmond to downtown Vancouver.

• Riverside Business Park: A 20 acre industrial area by Highway 99 and Steveston Highway is being developed into a business park.

• Vancouver International Airport Expansion: The Expansion Plan 2027 for Vancouver International Airport includes the addition of a new terminal, a runway, and 14 new gates.

Surrey • 156th Street Underpass: The project includes the construction of an underpass running under

Highway 1 at 156th Street. The expected completion date is spring 2009. • Surrey Health Services Capacity Initiative: The project includes the addition of new health

care facilities to ease the congestion at Surrey Memorial Hospital and is expected to be completed in 2011.

• Fraser Highway Widening: Fraser Highway is being widened to four lanes through Surrey to reduce congestion on this route.

• Payal Business Centre: The first two of the four phases of the development on 12905 80

Avenue are complete and Phase 3 and 4 are under construction. • Grandview Corner Shopping District: A 86,770 sq m retail centre is being built on 24 Avenue

and 161 Street. The expected completion date is 2009. • North Surrey Auto Mall: An auto mall is being built on 18.8 acre site between Guildford Drive

and Highway 1. When completed in 2009, the mall will accommodate seven dealerships.

25 For more information, please refer to the “What’s up, docks?” article n on the BCBusiness website located at http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/top-stories/2008/07/01/whats-docks.


• Fraser River Port Expansion: The project includes the upgrading and expansion of Fraser River Docks and is expected to be completed in 2011.

• Border Infrastructure Project – Highway 10: Upgrading of Highway 10 to four lanes between 122nd and 172nd streets is underway and expected to be completed in October 2008.

• Campbell Heights Business Park (28th Avenue and 192nd Street): The plan includes the development of 1,971 acres into a business park. The construction started in 2004 and is expected to continue until 2009.

4.4.2 Proposed Major Projects Delta • Ladner Harbour Redevelopment: Preliminary plan includes the redevelopment of the fishing

and marina portion and addition of retail and hotel space. Delta/Surrey/Langley • Grade Separation Improvements – Roberts Bank Rail Corridor: The proposed plan includes

grade separation and rail improvement at nine sites in Delta, Surrey, and Langley. • Gateway Program – South Fraser Perimeter Road: The proposed plan includes a 40

kilometers expressway to link Highway 1 to the Tsawassen Ferry Terminal and US border. The expected completion date is 2012.

Langley • Simalex Industrial Park: The proposed industrial park on Telegraph Trail in Langley District

Municipality is expected to be home to Simalex die-cast production facility. • East Langley Sewage: The proposed $26.5 million plan will tie the East Langley sewage into

the GVRD sewer line. The expected completion date of this project is 2011. • Gateway Program – Port Mann Bridge/Highway 1 Improvements: The project includes

twinning of the Port Mann Bridge and widening Highway 1 between Vancouver and Langley. The expected completion date of this project is 2013.

Richmond • Wall Centre Richmond (8200 Corvette Way): This riverfront condominium development

includes a 175-room Westin Hotel. The expected completion date is 2010. • Wal-Mart Shopping Centre: A 200,000 sq ft mall, 129,000 sq ft of which will be occupied by

Wal-Mart, planned for construction at the corner of Alderbridge Way and Garden City Road. The expected completion date is fall 2008.

• Richmond General Hospital Expansion: The third phase of expansion includes the replacement of the 5-storey north tower and expansion of acute care facilities.

Surrey • Guildford Town Centre Expansion: The proposed project includes addition of 505,000 sq ft to

accommodate 40 new stores. The expected completion date is December 2010. • RCMP Headquarters Relocation Project: RCMP E division, which is currently headquartered in

Vancouver, is expected to relocate to Green Timbers in Surrey by the end of 2013. • Anndale Village Shopping Centre and Residential Development: The proposed 182,000 sq ft

shopping mall will be located at Barnston Drive and 176 Street and accommodate 60 retailers.

• Rapid Transit Rail Service: TransLink is reviewing the feasibility of a 27-kilometre rapid transit service between Langley and Surrey.

White Rock • Peace Arch Hospital Renovation: The renovation project includes the modernization of the

facility and addition of 56 acute care beds.


4.5 Personal Indicators 4.5.1 Average Income by Municipality and Region

Average Income per Tax Filer, Annual Percentage Change, 2000-2005

2.4%

4.1% 4.3%

5.4%

6.1%

1.2%

0.5%

3.0%

4.9%

-0.4%-0.2%

2.8%

4.9%

1.1%0.1%

-1.0%

0.0%

1.0%

2.0%

3.0%

4.0%

5.0%

6.0%

7.0%

2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05

Kwantlen Region Greater Vancouver British Columbia Source: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Average Income per Tax Filer, 2000-2005 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Delta $35,068 $35,296 $35,759 $36,582 $38,193 $40,237 Langley City & Langley DM $32,573 $33,876 $33,701 $34,613 $36,013 $37,483 Richmond $27,178 $26,691 $26,716 $27,346 $28,538 $29,574 Surrey $29,161 $29,090 $29,750 $30,327 $31,565 $32,896

White Rock $37,399 $37,279 $38,176 $39,214 $41,049 $43,714

Kwantlen Region $30,264 $30,122 $30,650 $31,296 $32,585 $33,977 GVRD $32,770 $32,691 $32,544 $33,526 $35,181 $37,095 BC $30,938 $30,982 $31,316 $32,187 $33,766 $35,834

Source: Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, prepared by BC Stats From 2000 to 2005, among all municipalities within the Kwantlen Region, White Rock had the highest average income per tax filer, and Richmond had the lowest. Annual Percentage Change, Average Income Per Tax Filer, 2000-2005 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2000-05 Delta 0.7% 1.3% 2.3% 4.4% 5.4% 14.7% Langley City & Langley DM 4.0% -0.5% 2.7% 4.0% 4.1% 15.1% Richmond -1.8% 0.1% 2.4% 4.4% 3.6% 8.8% Surrey -0.2% 2.3% 1.9% 4.1% 4.2% 12.8%

White Rock -0.3% 2.4% 2.7% 4.7% 6.5% 16.9%

Kwantlen Region 0.5% 1.2% 2.4% 4.1% 4.3% 12.3% GVRD -0.2% -0.4% 3.0% 4.9% 5.4% 13.2% BC 0.1% 1.1% 2.8% 4.9% 6.1% 15.8%

Between 1998 and 2000, Kwantlen Region’s growth in average income per tax filer (9%) was stronger than the GVRD and BC (Kwantlen University College Environmental Scan, 2004). Based


on the latest average income figures available, Kwantlen Region’s average income per tax filer continued to grow (12.3%) between 2000 and 2005, but the rate was lower than that of the GVRD and BC. All municipalities within the Kwantlen Region saw increases in their average income per tax filer between 2000 and 2005, and these increases ranged from 8.8% in Richmond to 16.9% in White Rock.


4.5.2 Percentage of Population Receiving Income Assistance

Total EI Beneficiaries as % of Population 19-64, 2002-2007

2.0%

2.2%

2.3%

2.0%

2.3%

2.6%

2.6%

2.8%

2.0%2.1%

2.5%

2.7%

2.7%

2.3%

2.5%

2.9%3.1%3.0%

1.5%

1.7%

1.9%

2.1%

2.3%

2.5%

2.7%

2.9%

3.1%

3.3%

Sep-02 Sep-03 Sep-04 Sep-05 Sep-06 Sep-07


Within the Kwantlen Region, the percentage of the population receiving employment insurance declined from 2.8% in 2002 to 2.0% in 2006. Both the GVRD and BC experienced a decline in the percentage of employment insurance beneficiaries between 2000 and 2007. The booming economy of the BC is the major factor driving the decrease in the number of unemployed receiving benefits from the EI program. After declining for four consecutive years, the percentage of employment insurance beneficiaries within the Kwantlen Region increased slightly in 2007. Local Health Area Sep-02 Sep-03 Sep-04 Sep-05 Sep-06 Sep-07 Delta 2.7 % 2.9 % 2.5 % 2.1 % 1.6 % 1.7 % Langley26 2.8 % 2.8 % 2.5 % 2.3 % 2.1 % 2.9 % Richmond 2.5 % 2.3 % 2.1 % 1.8 % 1.6 % 1.7 %

Surrey27 3.2 % 3.3 % 3.1 % 2.7 % 2.5 % 3.0 %

Kwantlen Region 2.8 % 2.6 % 2.6 % 2.3 % 2.0 % 2.3 % GVRD 2.7 % 2.7 % 2.5 % 2.1 % 2.0 % 2.0 % BC 3.0 % 3.1 % 2.9 % 2.5 % 2.3 % 2.2 %

Source: BC Stats, Human Resources & Social Development Canada Administrative Files and BC Stats Population Estimates.

26 Langley includes Langley City and Langley District Municipality. 27 Surrey includes Surrey and White Rock.


4.5.3 Basic Income Assistance Recipients as % of Population

Income Assistance Recipients as % of Population 2002-2007

2.4%

1.5%

1.1%0.9% 0.8% 0.8%

3.2%

2.1%

1.4%1.2% 1.1% 1.1%

3.8%

2.5%

1.8%

1.5%1.3% 1.3%

0.0%

0.5%

1.0%

1.5%

2.0%

2.5%

3.0%

3.5%

4.0%

Sep-02 Sep-03 Sep-04 Sep-05 Sep-06 Sep-07

Kwantlen's Region GVRD BC Within the Kwantlen Region, the percentage of the population receiving income assistance declined from 2.4% in 2002 to 0.8% in 2006 and remained the same in 2007. Similarly, both the GVRD and BC experienced a decline in the percentage of income assistance recipients between 2000 and 2006. Within the Kwantlen Region, the percentage of individuals on income assistance was the highest in Surrey. Local Health Area Sep-02 Sep-03 Sep-04 Sep-05 Sep-06 Sep-07 Delta 1.8% 1.1% 0.8% 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% Langley28 2.2% 1.4% 1.0% 0.8% 0.7% 0.8% Richmond 1.6% 0.9% 0.6% 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%

Surrey29 3.9% 2.5% 1.8% 1.5% 1.3% 1.4%

Kwantlen Region 2.4% 1.5% 1.1% 0.9% 0.8% 0.8% GVRD 3.2% 2.1% 1.4% 1.2% 1.1% 1.1% BC 3.8% 2.5% 1.8% 1.5% 1.3% 1.3%

Source: BC Stats, Human Resources & Social Development Canada Administrative Files and BC Stats Population Estimates.

28 Langley includes Langley City and Langley District Municipality. 29 Surrey includes Surrey and White Rock.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 59 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 5: Kwantlen Region’s Labour Market

5. Kwantlen Region’s Labour Market 5.1 Labour Force Participation, 1996-2006 While almost every part of Canada experienced consistent employment growth since the mid-1990s, in recent years, the fastest economic growth occurred in BC and Alberta. The size of the labour force30 of BC grew from 1,960,660 in 1996 to 2,226,380 in 2006, an increase of 13.6%. Over the same period, the GVRD’s labour force increased by 17.8%, from 993,335 in 1996 to 1,169,725 in 2006. The Kwantlen Region experienced the greatest increase at 22.3%; the labour force of the region grew from 353,355 in 1996 to 432,035 in 2006. Between 1996 and 2006, there have been changes to the age composition of the working age population31 in BC. The proportion of working age population aged 25-44 declined to 44.7% in 2006 from 54% in 1996. By contrast, the proportion of working age population aged 45-64 increased from 29% in 1996 to 38% in 2006 (Semi-Annual Labour Market Review, 2007, Ministry of Advanced Education).

However, between 1996 and 2006, the labour force participation rate32 slightly declined within the Kwantlen Region, the GVRD, and BC, 1.2%, 0.5%, and 0.8% respectively. The table on the left provides a breakdown of the labour force participation rates by the municipalities Kwantlen serves. In 2006, BC’s participation rate was 1.5% less than the national average (Semi-Annual Labor Market Review, Ministry of Advanced Education, 2007)

Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 1996, 2001, and 2006

In 2006, 63.2% of the Kwantlen Region’s working age population was employed, up from 62.2% in 2001. The increase in the employment rate33 was higher in the GVRD (1.6%) and BC (2%) than the increase in the Kwantlen Region (1%). The employment rate of BC reached 64% in March 2008 (Statistics Canada, Latest release from the Labour Force Survey, April 2008).

Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 1996, 2001, and 2006

30 Labour force refers to individuals who were either employed or unemployed during the week prior to Census Day. 31 Working age population is defined as the persons between 15-64 years. 32 Participation rate refers to the labour force (employed and unemployed individuals) in the week prior to Census Day. It is expressed as the percentage of population 15+ and excludes institutional residents. 33 Employment rate refers to the number of individuals employed in the week prior to Census Day. It is expressed as the percentage of population 15+ and excludes institutional residents.

Participation Rate 1996 2001 2006

Delta 72.2% 69.1% 68.1% Langley City 66.0% 65.9% 65.9%

Langley DM 72.3% 71.8% 70.8% Richmond 63.9% 63.3% 63.1%

Surrey 68.3% 67.0% 67.4%

White Rock 56.8% 58.9% 59.7%

Kwantlen Region 67.9% 66.6% 66.7%

GVRD 67.3% 66.2% 66.8% BC 66.4% 65.2% 65.6%

Employment Rate 1996 2001 2006 Delta 66.9% 65.4% 65.0% Langley City 66.0% 61.1% 62.6% Langley DM 68.3% 68.1% 68.3% Richmond 58.9% 58.8% 59.5% Surrey 61.2% 62.0% 63.6% White Rock 53.4% 56.0% 56.9%


GVRD 61.5% 61.4% 63.0% BC 60.0% 59.6% 61.6%


62.1% 62.2%

63.2%

61.5% 61.4%

63%

60%59.6%

61.6%

57.0%

58.0%

59.0%

60.0%

61.0%

62.0%

63.0%

64.0%


Employment Rate, 1996-2006 Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC

1996 2001 2006

BC’s unemployment rate34 has been steadily declining since 1996. In 2001 and 2006, the unemployment rate in the Kwantlen Region was lower than that of the GVRD and BC. All six municipalities within the Kwantlen Region have experienced a decline in unemployment rates between 1996 and 2006. Surrey experienced the largest percentage point decrease in its unemployment rate, from 10.4% in 1996 to 5.7% in 2006. The smallest percentage point decrease in unemployment rates occurred in White Rock.

8.7%

6.7%

5.3%

8.6%

7.2%

5.6%

9.8%

8.5%

6.0%

0.0%

2.0%

4.0%

6.0%

8.0%

10.0%


Unemployment Rate, 1996-2006 Kwantlen Region, GVRD, and BC

1996 2001 2006

34 Unemployment rate refers to the unemployed individuals in the week prior to Census Day and is expressed as a percentage of the labour force.

Unemployment Rate 1996 2001 2006

Delta 7.4% 5.4% 4.7%

Langley City 8.2% 7.2% 5.0%

Langley DM 5.6% 5.1% 3.5%

Richmond 7.8% 7.2% 5.7%

Surrey 10.4% 7.4% 5.7%

White Rock 6.1% 4.9% 4.6%


GVRD 8.6% 7.2% 5.6%

BC 9.8% 8.5% 6.0% Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 1996, 2001 and 2006


5.2 Labour Demand 5.2.1 Leading Industry Sectors, 2001-2006 In BC, the industry sectors showing the highest growth rate in employment from 2001 to 2006 were manufacturing and construction, finance and real estate, and business services. Over the same period, in the Kwantlen Region, the greatest growth in employment occurred in the manufacturing and construction industries. These two sectors together experienced a 16.4% increase, or 10,620 new jobs over a five year period. Percent Change in Employment by Industry, 2001-2006

Industry Kwantlen Region GVRD BC

Agriculture and other resource-based industries 7.7% 10.4% 3.3%

Manufacturing and construction industries 16.4% 12.0% 13.5% Wholesale and retail trade 8.8% 8.2% 8.1% Finance and real estate 10.5% 8.1% 10.5% Health and education 9.9% 9.5% 7.6% Business services 11.2% 9.2% 10.4% Other services 11.5% 10.0% 6.5%

Total experienced labour force 11.3% 9.6% 8.9%

Industry

2001 2006



Agriculture and other resource-based industries 11,665 21,720 104,335 12,565 23,970 107,760

Manufacturing and construction industries 64,890 152,855 313,065 75,510 171,185 355,220 Wholesale and retail trade 68,840 172,545 315,425 74,880 186,615 340,970 Finance and real estate 26,495 78,845 122,165 29,285 85,220 134,940 Health and education 56,910 173,830 339,730 62,540 190,265 365,650 Business services 84,150 248,265 395,530 93,570 271,120 436,665 Other services 69,040 201,850 424,360 76,965 222,110 451,905

Total experienced labour force 381,970 1,049,910 2,014,600 425,230 1,150,490 2,193,115 Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 2001 and 2006


5.2.2 Leading Occupations, 2001-2006 In 2006, the leading occupations of the people living in the Kwantlen Region were sales and services (26%), business, finance, and administration occupations (19%), and trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations (17%). These three categories accounted for 61% of all occupations in this region. These three categories were also the leading occupations in the GVRD and BC and they accounted for 57% and 58% of all occupations, respectively. Percent Change in Employment by Occupation, 2001-2006

Occupation Kwantlen Region GVRD BC

Management occupations 4.8% 4.3% 5.3%

Business, finance, and administration occupations 6.6% 5.5% 6.3%

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 14.2% 13.2% 60.8% Health occupations 18.1% 13.8% 13.9%

Social science, education, government service and religion 12.0% 15.0% 10.8% Art, culture, recreation, and sport 10.3% 11.8% 13.6% Sales and service occupations 12.1% 10.5% 7.9%

Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 19.9% 14.4% 17.5%

Occupations unique to primary industry 10.4% 12.0% 2.3%

Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing, and utilities 6.0% -0.8% -5.2% Total experienced labour force 11.3% 9.6% 8.9%

Number of Persons Living in the Region Employed by Occupation, 2001-2006

Occupation

2001 2006



Management occupations 43,930 124,965 218,445 46,050 130,375 229,945

Business, finance, and administration occupations 75,840 207,890 353,710 80,810 219,415 375,975

Natural and applied sciences and related occupations 21,665 75,150 123,755 24,740 85,070 198,955 Health occupations 18,195 54,895 105,690 21,480 62,450 120,360

Social science, education, government service and religion 24,855 85,980 160,650 27,835 98,845 178,040 Art, culture, recreation, and sport 9,595 42,595 67,325 10,580 47,600 76,460 Sales and service occupations 98,445 263,770 514,985 110,340 291,545 555,880

Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations 58,480 130,110 288,940 70,110 148,810 339,500

Occupations unique to primary industry 10,805 18,350 84,525 11,930 20,545 86,460

Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing, and utilities 20,140 46,205 96,585 21,340 45,840 91,545

Total experienced labour force 381,980 1,049,910 2,014,600 425,165 1,150,490 2,193,115 Source: Statistics Canada, Community Profiles 2001 and 2006


5.2.3 Labor Force Projections, 2005-2015 COPS BC Unique Scenario, the Canadian Occupational Projection System’s employment demand model for BC, forecasts 461,100 new jobs and 652,600 job openings due to permanent attrition in BC between 2005 and 2015.

“According to the Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey, 64 per cent of the BC labour force had a university degree, or some post-secondary education in 2005. Between 2005 and 2015, an estimated 74 per cent of expected employment openings (newly created jobs and replacement openings) will require a university degree, or some post-secondary education” (Employment Outlook for British Columbia, COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2005 to 2015, February 2007).

5.2.3.1 Projected Employment by Major Industry Groups, 2005-2015 Over the same period, the largest annual employment growth is expected to occur in health care and social assistance; professional, scientific and technical services; management, administrative, and other support; and accommodation and food services (COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2005 to 2015).

Projected Employment by Major Industry Groups, BC, 2005-2015

0 20,000 40,000 60,000 80,000 100,000 120,000 140,000 160,000 180,000

Fishing, Hunting and Trapping

Utilities

Forestry, Mining, Oil and Gas

Agriculture

Public Administration

Other Services

Management, Administrative and Other Support

Information, Culture and Recreation

Transportation and Warehousing

Manufacturing

Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing

Accommodation and Food Services

Construction

Educational Services

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

Wholesale and Retail Trade

Health Care and Social Assistance

New Jobs Attrition Source: Employment Outlook for British Columbia, COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2005 to 2015, February 2007

Total Projected Employment Openings in BC by Education/Training Levels

2005-2015

University Degree30%

Some High School12% High School

Graduation14%

Some Post-Secondary

44%


Projected Growth in Employment Demand by Major Industrial Groups, BC, 2005-2015

Industry Groups Annual Growth

2005-2015 New Jobs Attrition

Health Care and Social Assistance 3.40% 86,760 78,170 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 2.80% 52,840 49,230

Management, Administrative and Other Support 2.70% 27,060 29,530 Accommodation and Food Services 2.40% 47,140 35,880 Educational Services 2.20% 35,020 60,490 Transportation and Warehousing 2.10% 27,890 41,260 Information, Culture and Recreation 2.10% 26,080 30,600 Construction 1.80% 32,590 52,100 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Leasing 1.70% 25,030 44,450 Trade 1.70% 62,820 86,280 Other Services 1.30% 12,350 29,290 Public Administration 0.80% 7,890 32,450 Manufacturing 0.70% 14,040 55,340 Agriculture 0.50% 1,780 12,450 Forestry, Mining, Oil and Gas 0.40% 1,610 11,320 Utilities 0.20% 220 3,260 Fishing, Hunting and Trapping 0% 10 500

ALL 2.00% 461,100 652,600 Source: Employment Outlook for British Columbia, COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2005 to 2015, February 2007


5.2.3.2 Projected Employment by Occupation, 2005-2015

Projected Growth in Employment Demand by Occupation, BC, 2005-2015

0 50,000 100,000 150,000 200,000 250,000 300,000

Occupations Unique to Primary Industry

Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities

Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport

Natural and Applied Science

Health

Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion

Management

Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators

Business, Finance and Administrative

Sales and Service

New Jobs Attrition

Between 2005 and 2015, sales and service occupations are expected to generate 24% of the new job openings followed by trades, transport, and equipment operators at 13%. Over the same period, business, finance, and administrative occupations are expected to create 21% of the replacement demand, followed by sales and services at 20%, and trades, transport, and equipment operators at 16%. Projected Growth in Employment Demand by Occupation, BC, 2005-2015

Major Groups Annual Growth

2005-2015 New Jobs Attrition

Sales and Service 1.90% 109,840 129,210 Business, Finance and Administrative 1.80% 75,940 135,920 Trades, Transport and Equipment Operators 1.70% 60,380 103,620 Management 2.00% 42,700 76,260

Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion 2.50% 49,500 66,310 Natural and Applied Science 2.70% 42,680 33,410 Health 3.50% 48,050 41,830 Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport 2.30% 18,650 17,570

Occupations Unique to Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities 0.70% 7,450 26,650 Occupations Unique to Primary Industry 0.80% 6,000 21,970

ALL 2.00% 461,100 652,750 Source: Employment Outlook for British Columbia, COPS BC Unique Scenario for 2005 to 2015, February 2007


5.3 Key BC Labour Market Trends ♦ In 2007, BC’s economy grew faster than Canada’s for the sixth consecutive year, 3.1% versus

2.7% (Current Statistics, April 2008, BC Stats). In 2006, the province achieved real GDP growth of 3.3%, compared to 2.7% of Canada’s (Infoline Report, 07-22, BC Stats). A range of forecasts was made for the 2008 and 2009 real GDP growth. The Royal Bank expects a 2.5% growth in 2008 and a 3.0% growth in 2009. The Economic Forecast Council calls for 2.9% growth in both 2008 and 2009. The TD Bank Financial Group predicts growth of 2.8% in 2008 and 3.2% in 2009 (The Province of British Columbia, 2007). The annual compound rate of real GDP growth is forecast to be 2.1% over 2007-2030 (Provincial Outlook Long-Term Economic Forecasts: 2008, Conference Board of Canada).

♦ According to Finlayson and Peacock, “… high levels of activity in most segments of

construction and healthy consumer spending should keep the job market strong this year, even as persistent weakness in the export sector acts to dampen BC’s overall economic growth rate in 2008” (BC Economic Snapshot February 2008, Business Council of British Columbia). Although BC’s economy took a huge leap forward in recent years, significantly lower investment levels in non-residential structures and machinery and equipment compared to the other provinces, especially Alberta, create concerns about whether BC will be able maintain its position as the third-largest economy in Canada in the future.

The extent to which British Columbia relies on spending by consumers, rather than businesses, as a source of economic growth may put it at a disadvantage compared to other regions [provinces] which are more dependent on business spending and productivity improvement to stimulate the economy. These regions may be more vulnerable to the ups and downs of the business cycle, but are likely to see stronger long-term growth than in BC (Infoline Report Issue 07-22, BC Stats).

♦ The annual rate for population growth is forecast to be 1.1% over 2007-2030; however, the

average age of the population will steadily increase over the same period. In 2026, the number of deaths will outpace the number of births. Net international migration contribution to population growth is expected to increase from 30,151 people in 2007 to 46,910 people in 2030 (Provincial Outlook Long-term Economic Forecast: 2008, The Conference Board of Canada).

♦ The first baby boom cohort reaches 65 in 2011. Due to an aging population, the proportion of

working age population is expected to decline over the next two decades. (The Daily, Population Projections, December 15, 2005). COPS BC Unique Scenario forecasts 461,100 new jobs and 652,600 job openings in BC due to permanent attrition between 2005 and 2015. Over the same period, the percentage of job openings requiring post secondary education is expected to increase to 74%. The labour force participation rate is forecast to decrease from 66.2% in 2007 to 59.4% by 2030. Annual growth in the labour force is expected to decline from 1.2% in 2007 to 0.6% by 2030 (Provincial Outlook Long-Term Economic Forecasts: 2008, Conference Board of Canada). Ramlo and Berlin (2006) predict a labour shortage of 13.9 million in Canada by 2055 (A Perfect Storm: Sustaining Canada’s Economy During Our Next Demographic Transformation, The Urban Futures Institute Report 66).

In order to address labour shortages within the province, the Ministry of Economic Development devised an action plan with a focus on the following five areas; keeping the existing workforce in BC, developing the skills of the labour force, integrating Aboriginal people into the labour market, attracting and recruiting new workers, and addressing regional skills shortages (WorkBC, 2007, Ministry of Economic Development).


♦ Service sector35 is expected to continue to account for a large percentage of employment opportunities within BC.

♦ The US economy is heading for a recession, which is expected to create challenges for trade-

exposed industries of BC (Policy Perspectives, March 2008, Business Council of British Columbia). A strengthening Canadian dollar creates problems for the Canadian exporters. A one cent rise in the Canadian dollar means a loss of $150 million in forestry revenues and $50 million in mining revenues (Policy Perspectives, March 2008, Business Council of British Columbia).

♦ China is expected to become the world’s largest economy by 2020. BC is the ideal gateway,

connecting the Asia-Pacific region to the US and Latin America. The Government of British Columbia announced the Asia Pacific Initiative in 2007. It is a long-term strategy aiming to increase the province’s economic ties with Asia and benefit from Asia’s economic transformation (Province of British Columbia, Strategic Plan 2008/09 – 2010/11). The government is planning to undertake significant infrastructure and supply chain improvement projects. The Asia Pacific Initiative is projected to provide the province with 255,000 jobs by 2020 (Ministry of Economic Development, Asia Pacific Initiative).

♦ The Government will be introducing a carbon tax of 2.41 cents per litre of gasoline in July 1,

2008. This amount will increase gradually to 7.2 cents by 2012. All other fossil fuels including natural gas and coal will also be taxed. It is forecast that three-fifths of the carbon tax will be paid by the businesses in the province (Policy Perspectives, March 2008, Business Council of British Columbia.)

35 The service sector includes the following industries: retail & wholesale trade; health care & social assistance; accommodation & food services; professional, scientific & technical services; educational services; finance, insurance, real estate & leasing (FIRE); transportation & warehousing; information, culture & recreation; and public administration & defense.


5.4 A Brief Industry Outlook of BC36

“British Columbia is a leader in Canada with strong job creation, record low unemployment, and robust economic growth, including a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeding $175 billion. In 2006, British Columbia’s economic growth of 3.3 per cent outpaced every province in Canada except for Alberta for the fifth consecutive year, and employment grew 3.1 per cent leading Canadian job creating for the fourth consecutive year. Business confidence is high with more than 20,000 new businesses incorporated each year” (Economic Snapshot: Canada’s Economic Gateway, The Government of British Columbia).”

Manufacturing During the 1990s, the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the province’s GDP was around 2% (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Today, BC’s manufacturing sector is the fourth largest manufacturing sector in Canada and it accounts for 9% of Canada’s manufacturing GDP (BC Stats, Business Indicators, March 2008). BC’s manufacturing industry has seen a lot of changes in the last few years. The resource-based production’s share within the manufacturing industry has been declining, making way for non-resource-based industries (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Between 1997 and 2006, the contribution of the manufacturing sector to the province’s GDP has increased by 42.3%. In 2006, the manufacturing sector created 11% of BC’s gross domestic product (GDP). However, the growth in this sector appears to be slowing. In 2006, the growth rate of the manufacturing sector dropped to 2.9% from 8.1% in 2004 (BC Stats, Business Indicators, March 2008). BC is home to the largest wood industry in Canada. Despite a 17.9% decline in 2001, the wood industry in BC grew 43.1% between 1997 and 2006. The pulp & paper industry, which once accounted for 12% of the manufacturing GDP of the province, grew only slightly (1.1%) since 1997 (BC Stats, Business Indicators, March 2008). The fastest growing industry within the manufacturing sector was machinery production, whose contribution to the GDP increased by 67.3% since 1997. Despite a slow down in 2001 and 2002, the computer and peripheral equipment industry increased its share in the GDP from $48 million in 1997 to $220 million in 2006. In 2007, 9% of the province’s workforce worked in the manufacturing industry. Average unemployment rate of the manufacturing sector for the period 1990 to 2004 was 6.6%, which was lower than the average unemployment rate for all industries (8.4%) for the same period (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Construction In 2007, construction became the largest employer in the goods sector, surpassing manufacturing (BC Stats, Business Indicators, March 2008). The 2010 Winter Olympics-related projects were the main driver behind the increased demand in this industry (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Like the economy of BC, the housing starts are expected to grow at a slightly slower rate in 2008 and 2009 (Housing Market Outlook, First Quarter 2008, CMHC). In 2005, 168,000 people were employed in this industry (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). In recent years, one-third of all the new jobs were in the construction industry (BC Economic Snapshot February 2008, Business Council of British Columbia). In 2005, the BC Construction Sector Council predicted the occupations that is expected to see job growth as boilermakers (+18%), millwright and industrial mechanics (+16%), ironworkers (+9%), and refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanics (+6%).

36 For more detailed information on each sector, please refer to the Kwantlen University College’s 2006 Environmental Scan.


According to Finlayson and Peacock (BC Economic Snapshot, February 2008), the recent strong growth in the industry is not expected to continue at the same pace; however, the positive momentum in the industry is anticipated to continue for the next few years. The contribution of the construction industry to the province’s GDP is forecast to drop to 5% in 2014 from 6% in 2004. Its share of employment is expected to decline 1%, from 7% in 2004 to 6% in 2014 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Agriculture Although agriculture plays an important role in the economy of the province, the percentage of the labour force employed in the agriculture industry is about 2% (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Two of the biggest challenges for the BC farmers in recent years were the mad cow disease and the avian flu. Due to a case of mad cow disease in Alberta, the US border was closed to Canadian cattle in May 2003; the ban on Canadian beef exports to the US was partially lifted in September 2003 and the first shipment of Canadian live cattle to the US was on July 18th, 2005. In 2004, the avian flu hurt the poultry industry of the province. In addition to the diseases, the farmers of the province face international competition. Produce and meat from other countries are taking their place next to locally available produce and meat at the supermarkets due to lower production costs in other countries. Change in eating habits towards a healthier life style is another challenge facing this industry as it requires adaptation to consumer needs (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). In 2005, the number of people employed in the agriculture industry was 38,700, 50% of whom were located in the Fraser Valley. Within the Kwantlen Region, agriculture is an important activity in Delta. The industry’s contribution to the province’s GDP is expected to increase slightly to 1.1% in 2014 from 0.9% in 2004, whereas the percent of the labour force employed in the agriculture industry forecast to decrease to 1.7% in 2014 from 1.8% in 2004 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Forestry Forestry has long been an important economic activity generator for BC; however, the economic impact of this sector has declined over the last twenty years as the growth of the service sector gained momentum. The contribution of forest products to international commodity exports of the province dropped to 41% in 2006 from 60% in the early 1990s. Nevertheless, BC is still more reliant on the forestry sector than the other provinces (Infoline Issue 08-03, BC Stats). In recent years, the softwood lumber dispute with the US, increased international competition, the mountain pine beetle outbreak, the housing meltdown in the US, and the strong Canadian dollar had severe repercussions for the forest companies in the province (Let the Good Times Roll, CanadaWest Foundation, 2007). The main export destination of BC for the forest products is the US; therefore, the significant decline in housing starts in the US diminished the demand for construction materials (Infoline Issue 08-03, BC Stats). The mountain pine beetle outbreak continues to challenge the forestry industry in the province (Province of British Columbia, Strategic Plan 2008/09 – 2010/11). The infestation affected 9 million hectares of mature forests and put into danger the livelihood of 25,000 individuals in 30 communities. The effects of the aging population are expected to be felt in the forestry industry in the long term as the demand for housing reduces (Provincial Outlook Long-term Economic Forecast: 2008, The Conference Board of Canada).


Retail and Wholesale Trade The retail and wholesale trade industry is vulnerable to economic shifts and they have seen changes such as the introduction of online shopping, gift cards, and Wal-Mart in the last two decades. The Internet continues to change the face of retail; people are increasingly using gift cards to shop; Wal-Mart has an effect especially on small to medium-sized retailers (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). In 2006, with 340,970 workers, the retail and wholesale trade industry was the largest employer in BC, providing jobs to 16% of the total experienced workforce. However, the job growth in the retail and wholesale trade industry lagged behind the national average in the last decade. The industry’s share of the GDP is forecast to increase from 11% in 2004 to 14% in 2014 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Tourism In 2006, the tourism industry employed 120,400 individuals and its contribution to the province’s GDP was 4% ($5.5 billion). Transportation and accommodation and food services, together account for almost 71% of the GDP created by the tourism industry (BC Stats, Business Indicators, January 2008). From 1998-2002, the growth rate of the tourism industry remained below the provincial average of all industries every year. In the last decade, the major restructuring within the airline industry followed by an economic slowdown in the North American economy and the events of 9/11 had a negative impact on the transportation industry. The growth rate of the tourism industry in BC was higher than the growth rate of all industries combined each year between 2003 and 2006. The effect of the SARS outbreak in 2003 was not as significant in BC as it was in Ontario (BC Stats, Business Indicators, January 2008). The number of visitors to BC has been declining since 2001. It is expected that the 2010 Olympics will help BC’s tourism industry to gain some of the ground lost in the last decade (BC Stats, Business Indicators, January 2008). The industry is expected to employ 9% of the labour force in BC by 2014 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). High Technology The high technology industry is a growing part of the province’s economy. It employed 13,100 people in 2005. The industry is still trying to recover from a downturn that happened at the beginning of this decade (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BCStats, 2006). The Centre for Digital Media was created to position BC as a world leader in digital media. The province is now considered “one of the world’s largest video game development centres” (Scotia Bank, Provincial Trends, 2008, p.2). The recently opened Microsoft Development Centre in Richmond is expected to contribute to the growth of the high technology industry by attracting skilled high-tech workers from all around the world (Scotia Bank, Provincial Trends, 2008). Health Care and Social Assistance The biggest challenge facing the health care and social assistance industry of the province is the increasing demand for health services of the aging population. “In 2005/06 those over 65 made up 14 per cent of the B.C. population, but used 47 per cent of acute care services, 49 per cent of PharmaCare expenditures, 71 per cent of home and community care services and 93 per cent of residential care services” (2008/09 – 2010/11 Service Plan, Ministry of Health). One in three British Columbians is considered to have a chronic condition. Chronic diseases, which are more common among older people further increases the demand for acute hospital care services (2008/09 – 2010/11 Service Plan, Ministry of Health). In 2005, the health care and social assistance industry employed 10% of the labour force in BC and 57% percent of the health care and social assistance related jobs were located in the Lower


Mainland (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BCStats, 2006). The projected growth in employment demand between 2005 and 2015 is the highest in this industry with 164,930 jobs. In 2008, the government allocated $15 million towards the provincial nursing strategy, which will be used to recruit, retain, and educate qualified nurses (Ministry of Health Media Release, May 14, 2008). Education The shift in enrolments is the biggest challenge facing the education industry. “Between 1997/98 and 2007/08, enrolment in the K-12 education system has declined by approximately 56,000

students” (2008/09 -2010/11 Service Plan, Ministry of Education). The booming economy of the province increases the demand for skilled trades workers, which may have a negative impact on the secondary school completion rates and transition to post-secondary education. In BC, the overall completion rate for the 2006/07 academic year was 80% and the Ministry of Education’s target for 2010/11 is 84%. The completion rate for aboriginal students was 43% in the 2006/07 academic year and the target for 2010/11 is 63%. In 2005, the number of people working in the education industry was 146,100 and most of them were employed at primary and secondary schools. The size of the population is expected to have an impact on the employment growth as the number of school aged children is steadily decreasing (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BCStats, 2006). The Conference Board of Canada, in its Learning and Development Outlook 2007, presents the need for employee training, learning, and development (TLD) programs for the future competitiveness of the Canadian economy.

Baby boomers are beginning to retire. Canadian employers are starting to lose this large supply of talent that has fuelled employee ranks for 40 years. Increasingly, employers are concerned about their ability to transfer retirees’ knowledge and organizational memory to younger employees. In addition, employers are faced with the task of developing the skills of less experienced workers to replace boomer retirees, to enable their organizations to continue producing high-quality goods and services. Employers who turn to immigrants to fill their skills and labour shortages will need to find effective ways to integrate immigrant talent into their workforces so they become fully productive quickly.

This Conference Board of Canada report shows that BC and Ontario were the two provinces with fewest hours of employee TLD, 25 hours/year, compared to the other provinces in Canada. Transportation and Warehousing Since the 1990s, the GDP and employment growth in the transportation and warehousing industry was not as fast as the rest of the economy. In 2005, the transportation and warehousing industry’s share of the total employment was almost 6%. Although employment in the transportation and warehousing industry increased by 29% between 1990 and 2005, most of this growth has been concentrated in “warehousing, trucking, ground passenger and transit, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and the courier and messenger services” (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006, p.106). Air transportation was hit hard by the terrorist attacks of 2001 and SARS in 2002. Trucking and shipping has also been affected by the stricter border crossing regulations. In 2005, 58% of the employees in this industry were trades, transportation, and equipment operators, 29% of which were truck drivers. Most of the transportation and warehousing jobs are located in the Lower Mainland. The industry’s contribution to the GDP and the employment levels is expected to be 6% in 2014 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006).


“The expansion and upgrade of B.C.’s transportation network continues at a strong pace, with more than $10 billion to be spent between 2005 and 2013. The Pacific Gateway initiative is progressing. The Port of Prince Rupert, the closest North American port to Asia, opened its new 500,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) container terminal in September 2007, with significant expansion planned for the future” (Scotia Bank, Provincial Trends, 2008, p.2). Vancouver Port Authority plans to increase the capacity from 900,000 TEUs to 1.3 million TEUs through two projects, Roberts Bank Container Expansion Program Terminal 2 and Deltaport 3rd Berth, which are expected to be completed in 2011. Another project is the Fraser River Port Expansion, which includes the upgrading and expansion of Fraser River Docks and it is expected to be completed in 2011. Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Leasing FIRE is an essential economic activity in BC. It employs only 6% of the total workforce but creates a fifth of the province’s GDP. The inclusion of imputed rental income in total GDP is a reason why FIRE’s contribution to the GDP is high compared to its workforce; without it, FIRE’s contribution to the GDP drops to 12% (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). One of the biggest changes in the industry is the reduced need for front line workers due to advancements in technology. Nevertheless, the number of jobs in banking, securities, and investment sectors increased 38% between 1990 and 2005. The insurance sector experienced a slight decline in employment figures due to the terrorist attacks of 2001 and hurricanes in the Gulf Coast states. The real-estate sector has been in a boom cycle for the last couple of years but it is starting to slow down. The employment in the rental and leasing sectors of the industry doubled since 1990. Vancouver is the financial center of the province; therefore, 66% of the jobs in FIRE are located in the Lower Mainland. In 2005, 35% of the total employees in this industry were employed in the banking and financial services sector and 26% of the jobs were in real estate. The employment growth is expected to be 6% in 2014 and FIRE’s contribution to the province’s GDP is forecast to grow to 14% (excluding imputed rental income) in 2014 from 12% in 2004 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). Mining, Oil, and Gas Extraction The mining, oil, and gas extraction industry of BC is quite diverse; the major metals extracted in BC are copper, gold, and molybdenum. The non-metallic mineral products extracted, which are mainly used in the construction industry include, cement, sand, gravel, and stone. (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006.) In terms of value, coal is the most important commodity followed by copper. The geographic location of BC makes it a leading supplier for North America and Asia. In recent years, China’s need for steel increased the demand for metallurgical coal; this increased demand led to the opening of two new coal mines in BC in 2004. In recent years, the growing imbalance between supply and demand for minerals around the world caused an increase in prices, which meant higher profits for some of the mining companies in BC; however, the industry output hasn’t increased as fast as the prices (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). In 2007, the mineral exploration investment in the province reached an all-time high of $416 million. This is an increase of 1,300% from the 2001 level (British Columbia Mining and Mineral Exploration Overview 2007, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources). Between 2005 and 2007, eight new mines were opened (Province of British Columbia, Strategic Plan 2008/09 – 2010/11). In 2006, 1,416 wells were drilled in BC. Total revenue collected from royalties and


sales of gas rights was $2.14 billion. This constitutes a 17% decrease from 2005 but a 65% increase from 2000 (Oil and Gas Overview, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, 2008). Oil and gas prices are at record highs and are not expected to decline. In 2005, 13,800 people worked in the mining, oil, and gas extraction industry and most of these jobs were located outside the Lower Mainland (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). As stated in the 2007 overview of the mining and mineral exploration in BC (Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources, 2007, p.2),

“People employed in British Columbia’s mineral industry (mine and mill workers, engineers and geoscientists, managers and technical experts in many fields) are highly skilled and productive and are in demand throughout the world. Vancouver has become a major financial centre strongly oriented toward international trade in natural resources. Vancouver is also an important source of capital for mineral exploration and mine development, both within the province and internationally. British Columbia has become internationally recognized as a centre of excellence in mining and related fields such as metallurgy, environmental engineering, mine safety and the geosciences.”

The outlook for 2008 is broadly positive. Exploration companies with projects are well funded, and more international companies are expected to choose BC as an investment location (British Columbia Mining and Mineral Exploration Overview 2007, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources). Although employment growth is expected in the mining, oil, and gas exploration industry, its share of the GDP is expected to decline to 2.4% in 2014 from 3.2% in 2004 (A Guide to the BC Economy and Labour Market, BC Stats, 2006). In the long-term, BC’s mining industry is forecast to benefit greatly from the increased global demand for metals and non-metallic mineral products (Provincial Outlook Long-term Economic Forecast: 2008, The Conference Board of Canada).

Institutional Analysis & Planning 75 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 6: Transportation

6. Transportation The GVRD’s population is forecast to grow from 2.2 million in 2007 to 3 million in 2031 (Choosing a Sustainable Future for Metro Vancouver, November 2007). Between 1999 and 2004, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Langley City and Langley DM accounted for 39% of the GVRD’s population growth. The same municipalities accounted for 35.6% of the population growth of the GVRD for the period from 1994 to 1999 (Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink). The increasing volume of people within the GVRD, and the resulting increase in traffic, will create new challenges for traffic infrastructure. The number of vehicles is expected to increase by about 317,000 over the next 25 years, from 1.4 million in 2007 to 1.7 million in 2031. Between 1999 and 2004, automobile ownership growth (12.5%) was higher than population growth (5.9%)37 and this trend is expected to continue (Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink).

In 2004, the walking and bicycle trips represented 13% of the total regional trips, whereas transit represented only 11%. According to Anthony Downs, a U.S. urban theorist, the transit system in the GVRD is not effective in serving low-density neighbourhoods in the suburbs (The Vancouver Sun, March 10, 2007). The automobile remained the preferred mode of transportation. In 2004, GVRD residents made 3.2 daily trips per person. “Since people in middle age and older groups have a

higher propensity to make auto trips, and because the number of older people is expected to increase significantly over the next ten years, the proportion of auto trips is expected to increase based on today’s travel behavior” (Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink, p.13). The following charts display trips by time of day. According to the Trip Diary Survey of 2004, midday trips accounted for 34.6% of all trips within GVRD followed by PM peak trips at 25.9%.

Time Period Time of Day Total TripsEarly Morning 12am-6am 78,100 AM Peak 6am-9am 1,240,200 Midday 9am-3pm 2,211,900 PM Peak 3pm-6pm 1,655,800 Evening 6pm-12pm 1,197,700 Daily 24 hour 6,383,700

The number of total daily trips increased from 5.5 million in 1999 to 6.4 million in 2004 (Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink).

Source: Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink

37 Please note that the 2004 Trip Diary Survey was conducted in the spring whereas the previous surveys were conducted in the fall.

How Do People Get Around in the GVRD?

Vehicle 76%

Walk11%

Transit11%

Bicycle2%

Trips by Time of Day

Early Morning1.2%

AM Peak19.4%

Midday34.6%

PM Peak25.9%

Evening18.8%


6.1 Distribution of Daily Trips The sharing of trips originating from Richmond and Delta/Surrey/White Rock areas has increased since 1999. In 2004, the greatest relative decline in the sharing of trips was observed in Vancouver followed by Burnaby/New Westminster (Greater Vancouver Trip Diary Survey 2004, TransLink). The following exhibits present the daily travel patterns for the Kwantlen Region municipalities. The increasing number of daily trips over the years indicates an increase in mobility for the Kwantlen Region. However, increased automobile mobility may have a negative impact on the transportation system if it increases the peak period congestion. Distribution of Daily Trips Leaving Richmond

The Richmond sub-area is in the middle ground in terms of the proportion of trips traveling within and outside of the region. Most of the trips leaving Richmond are destined mainly to the Vancouver/UEL and the Surrey/Delta/White Rock sub-areas. Richmond has a very low proportion of trips leaving the GVRD.

Trips Destined To: Number of Trips Percent Within Sub-Area 437,300 71.1% Other Sub-Areas 176,200 28.6%

Outside the GVRD 1,800 0.3% Total Trips 615,300 100%


Distribution of Daily Trips Leaving Surrey/Delta/White Rock

The Surrey/Delta/White Rock sub-area produces the second highest number of total trips on a daily basis. This sub-area also has the highest proportion of internal trips at 79%.

Trips Destined To: Number of Trips Percent Within Sub-Area 1,104,800 79.0% Other Sub-Areas 278,400 19.9%

Outside the GVRD 14,400 1.0% Total Trips 1,397,600 100%



Distribution of Daily Trips Leaving Langley City and Langley District Municipality

The Langley sub-area has the highest proportion of trips leaving the GVRD due to its close proximity to the FVRD. The majority of trips leaving the Langley sub-area are destined to the Surrey/Delta/White Rock sub-area highlighting the close ties to neighbouring South of Fraser municipalities.

Trips Destined To: Number of Trips Percent Within Sub-Area 284,200 69.7% Other Sub-Areas 101,200 24.8%

Outside the GVRD 22,600 5.5% Total Trips 408,000 100%



6.2 Automobile Ownership

Number of Registered Cars, Annual Percentage Change 2001-2007

5%

2%

3% 3%3%

5%

3%

1%

3%3%

2%2%

0%

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

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2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07


With increases in BC’s population over the years, there has been an increase in the number of registered vehicles. Between 1998 and 2001, growth in the number of automobiles in the Kwantlen Region was 7.6% compared to 5.6% in the GVRD (Kwantlen Environmental Scan, 2004). From 2001 to 2007, the number of registered vehicles38 in the Kwantlen Region increased by 18% compared to 13% in the GVRD. Between 1991 and 2006, the increase in car ownership was 40%, 8% more than the population growth over the same period (Now is the Time Transport 2040). Annual percentage change in number of registered vehicles 2001-2007

31-Jan

2001-02 31-Jan

2002-03 31 Jan

2003-04 31-Jan

2004-05 31-Jan

2005-06 31-Jan

2006-07 31-Jan

2001-07 Kwantlen Region 3% 5% 2% 3% 3% 3% 18% GVRD 2% 5% 1% 2% 3% 3% 13%

Source: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

Total number of registered vehicles 2001-2007

31-Jan 2001

31-Jan 2002

31-Jan 2003

31-Jan 2004

31-Jan 2005

31-Jan 2006

31-Jan 2007

Kwantlen Region 478,861 491,040 516,670 528,352 545,105 563,892 582,479 GVRD 1,191,511 1,214,009 1,269,962 1,286,887 1,312,473 1,346,705 1,382,698

Source: Insurance Corporation of British Columbia

38 These numbers include passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, motorhomes and commercial trailers with active insurance policy on January 31.


6.3 Transit Ridership

Transit Ridership, Annual Percentage Change 2002-2006

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Transit Ridership by Passenger Trips39 2000-2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Bus 94,906,702 105,542,744 114,611,738 117,024,721 119,914,967 SkyTrain 29,448,779 33,897,781 36,602,020 38,145,071 40,369,019 Seabus 2,488,442 2,450,165 2,549,669 2,650,060 2,731,713 West Coast Express 1,736,137 1,736,627 1,830,589 1,896,907 2,057,500

Total 128,580,060 143,627,317 155,594,016 159,716,759 165,073,199 Source: TransLink Annual Percentage Change in Transit Ridership by Passenger Trips 2000-2006

2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2002-06 Bus 11% 9% 2% 2% 26% SkyTrain 15% 8% 4% 6% 37% Seabus -2% 4% 4% 3% 10% West Coast Express 0% 5% 4% 8% 19%

Total 12% 8% 3% 3% 28% Source: TransLink In January 2008, the Provincial Government announced a $14 billion transit plan aimed at doubling transit ridership by 2010 (The Vancouver Sun, February 19, 2008). The Ministry of Transportation forecasts transit ridership of 219 million in 2008 and 248 million in 2011 (2008/09-2010/11 Service Plan, Ministry of Transportation). Currently, about 12 percent of weekday trips in Metro Vancouver are on transit. With new initiatives, the government plans to increase transit weekday trips to 17 percent by 2020 and 22 percent by 2030. (The Vancouver Sun, February 25, 2008).

39 Passenger trips counts riders on the system by mode where the fare was paid.


6.4 Place of Work Status

Place of Work Status of Total Employed Labor Force 15+ (2006 Census)

31%22%

33%

56%41%

13%

41% 43% 49%

69%74%

60%

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84%

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Delta LangleyCity

Langley DM Richmond Surrey White Rock KwantlenRegion

GVRD BC

Worked in another regional districtWorked in another municipality within the regional district of residenceWorked in municipality of residence

Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 In 2006, 41% of employed residents within the Kwantlen Region worked in their municipality of residence and 57% worked in another municipality within the regional district of residence. Within the Kwantlen Region, the highest percentage of employed residents working in another municipality within the regional district of residence was in White Rock at 84% and the lowest percentage was in Richmond at 43%. Place of work status of total employed labor force 15+

Delta Langley

City Langley

DM Richmond SurreyWhite Rock


Worked in municipality of residence 11,955 2,150 12,460 39,020 63,260 900 129,745 373,885 787,185Worked in another municipality within the regional district of residence 26,785 7,305 22,710 30,020 87,065 5,675 179,560 478,420 746,830

Worked in another regional district 330 420 2,760 305 2,545 160 6,520 11,635 72,020

Total 39,070 9,875 37,930 69,345 152,870 6,735 315,825 863,940 1,606,035


6.5 Travel to Work

How Do People Get to Work in Kwantlen Region?

78% 78%85%

73% 76% 78% 77%67% 72%

7% 8%7%

5%

7%

9% 6%3%

12% 11%8%

10%

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Delta LangleyCity

LangleyDM

Richmond Surrey White Rock KwantlenRegion

GVRD BC

Car; truck; van; as driver Car; truck; van; as passenger Public transit

Walked or bicycled All other modes


Compared to the GVRD and BC, more employed people travel to work by car, truck, or van within the Kwantlen Region. At the same time, significantly less people travel to work by public transit in the Kwantlen Region compared to the GVRD.

The car is the most preferred method of commuting to work in the Kwantlen Region and it is the most common in the Langley DM. In the Langley DM, 92% of people travel to work in a car, truck, or van and only 3% use public transit.

Delta Langley

City Langley



Total employed labour force 15+ years with a usual place of work or no fixed workplace address 46,010 11,485 45,285 78,535 184,360 8,060 373,735 1,003,020 1,890,055 Car; truck; van; as driver 35,865 8,955 38,450 57,605 140,295 6,315 287,485 675,080 1,353,790 Car; truck; van; as passenger 3,380 890 3,255 7,005 16,315 380 31,225 70,985 145,840 Public transit 4,190 685 1,315 9,280 20,040 670 36,180 165,435 195,145 Walked or bicycled 1,980 825 1,760 3,960 5,595 560 14,680 80,000 167,650 All other modes 595 125 500 675 2,115 130 4,140 11,520 27,620


6.6 Transportation Initiatives The GVRD experienced a 7% population growth between 2002 and 2007. This trend is projected to continue with a 14% growth by 2016. The population growth of the region is increasing pressure on the transportation system. In the GVRD, the number of registered vehicles has increased 13% between 2001 and 2007. Traffic is growing faster than the population; traffic patterns are becoming more complex, worsening the traffic congestion and lengthening the rush hour. Anthony Downs, a U.S. urban theorist and one of the most influential traffic experts in the world, who visited Vancouver in March 2007, believes that the addition of new roads has three consequences: “Drivers shift from alternative routes and begin to use the new, wider highway. Motorists who previously drove at off-peak times go back to driving at rush hour. And people using transit opt to commute by their car” (The Vancouver Sun, March 10, 2007). Within a short period of time, the traffic congestion problems will resurface. Downs’ “carrot-and-stick approach to traffic planning” includes improvements to increase transit ridership and tolls to discourage private vehicle use (The Vancouver Sun, March 10, 2007). Public transit ridership in the GVRD continues to grow. Between 2002 and 2006, bus ridership increased 26%, SkyTrain 37%, Seabus 10%, and West Coast Express 19%. However, in 2004, 76% of daily trips were still taken by car. 6.6.1 Gateway Program The Gateway Program is an initiative developed by the Ministry of Transportation to address the growing traffic congestion problems in the region. The main purpose of the Program is to improve roads and bridges along and across the Fraser River. The Program includes three major projects: • Port Mann/Highway 1 Project, which includes the twinning of the Port Mann Bridge and

upgrades to Highway 1 from Vancouver to Langley. These improvements are expected to reduce congestion at the entry and exit points to Highway 1 and reduce travel times along this 37 km route.

• The South Fraser Perimeter Road Project, which includes the development of a new four-lane, 40 km route from Deltaport Way in Southwest Delta to the Golden Ears Bridge connector in Langley/Surrey. The route will have connections to highways 1, 15, 91, 99, and 17, and the Golden Ears Bridge. When completed, the route is expected to benefit the trucking industry, commuters and tourists by easing access to the U.S.- Canada borders, the Tsawwassen ferry terminal and the interior of BC.

• The North Fraser Perimeter Road Project, which aims to improve existing roads to provide a more efficient route to Maple Ridge from New Westminster. A major part of this project includes building a new bridge on the Pitt River (to replace the existing bridge), and replacing existing intersections at Lougheed Highway and Mary Hill Bypass with a grade-separated interchange with on and off ramps. These two projects are expected to be completed by late 2009, at the same time the Golden Ears Bridge is scheduled to open.


6.6.2 Provincial Transit Plan The Government of BC announced the Provincial Transit Plan on January 14th, 2008. The Plan aims to double transit ridership40 by introducing new fleets, new rapid transit lines, and new services such as RapidBus. Major investments include: • Four new rapid transit lines in Metro Vancouver

The Canada Line, which is scheduled for completion in late 2009 The Evergreen Line by 2014, connecting Lougheed Town Centre Station to Coquitlam

Centre The UBC Line by 2020, extending from Broadway Station to UBC The upgraded Expo Line by 2020, extending the existing line six km to Guildford;

• Point-to-point RapidBus BC service along nine major routes in Kelowna, Victoria and Metro Vancouver ; and,

• Investment in 1,500 new clean energy buses. Map of Road and Transit Projects in the Lower Mainland

Source: Government of British Columbia

40 Transit ridership refers to the number of rides taken by people using public transit over a period of time.


6.6.3 Now is the Time Transport 2040 TransLink, in collaboration with elected officials, stakeholders, municipal and regional staff is preparing a 30-year transportation plan titled “Now is the Time Transport 2040”. Under this plan, the provincial government is planning to triple the freight container traffic of Vancouver ports by 2020. On January 1st, 2008, the Fraser River Port Authority, North Fraser Port Authority and Vancouver Port Authority amalgamated to continue as the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA). The VFPA plans to increase the container handling capacity of the Deltaport container terminal41 from 900,000 TEUs to 3.2 million TEUs through the addition of a third berth to the exiting two berths. Furthermore, there are plans to add another three-berth container terminal, Terminal 2 (Robert Banks Container Expansion Program, Port Vancouver). Vancouver International Airport Authority has plans to double its air cargo from 220,000 tonnes annually to 420,000 tonnes by 2027. “The border crossings serving the Lower Mainland include the third busiest passenger vehicle crossing along the U.S.–Canada border and the fourth busiest commercial crossing. Forecasts predict a 75 per cent increase in commercial vehicle crossings at the Pacific Highway crossing by 2013” (Now is the Time Transport 2040, Trans Link). 6.6.4 Transportation Initiatives in the South of Fraser Area In 2007, TransLink completed the construction of the 204th Street Overpass in Langley. This overpass has improved north-south travel across the rail tracks just south of the Langley Bypass. In 2007, TransLink added 18 buses to the bus fleet in the South of Fraser Area and increased the frequency of bus service on several routes. In 2008, TransLink plans to create a new route on 64th Avenue to connect Langley Centre and Scottsdale and a new route on 88th Avenue to connect Walnut Grove and the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. In 2010-2011, TransLink plans to introduce a new community shuttle on 68th Avenue in Surrey, improve the existing infrastructure, and make improvements to achieve baseline transit service levels throughout the South of Fraser Area. A limited-stop B-Line service on Fraser Highway, a new community shuttle route between Langley City and Walnut Grove, and an improved shuttle service in South Surrey/White Rock and South Delta are the planned projects for 2012.

41 For more information, please refer to the “What’s up, docks?” article n on the BCBusiness website located at http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/bcb/top-stories/2008/07/01/whats-docks.

Institutional Analysis & Planning 85 Kwantlen Polytechnic University Environmental Scan 2008 June 2008 Section 7: Kwantlen’s People

7. Kwantlen’s People 7.1 Student Descriptive Data 7.1.1 Age Distributions: Kwantlen and Other Colleges The following tables compare the age distribution of Kwantlen University College students to that of other colleges located in the Lower Mainland. It is apparent that the populations served by Kwantlen, Capilano, Douglas, Langara, and UCFV are quite different than the populations served by BCIT and VCC. Kwantlen, Capilano, Douglas, Langara, and UCFV primarily serve a college population aged 18–24 years. In contrast, the student populations at BCIT and VCC are concentrated in 25-49 year age groups.

Academic Year 2003/04: Age Distribution of Lower Mainland College Students

Kwantlen University College BCIT

Capilano College

Douglas College

Langara College UCFV VCC

Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)Age 0-17 221 (1) 560 (1) 50 (1) 104 (1) 947 (5) 628 (5) 950 (4)Age 18-21 8535 (49) 7014 (15) 4233 (44) 6843 (39) 6377 (34) 4790 (36) 3307 (14)Age 22-24 3189 (18) 6921 (15) 1883 (20) 3129 (18) 2938 (16) 2150 (16) 2432 (10)Age 25-29 2044 (12) 8707 (19) 1301 (14) 2491 (14) 2531 (14) 1628 (12) 3187 (13)Age 30-39 1838 (11) 12002 (26)) 1091 (11) 2784 (16) 2888 (15) 1732 (13) 6031 (25)Age 40-49 929 (5) 7432 (16) 712 (7) 1554 (9) 1740 (9) 1562 (12) 4721 (20)Age 50-64 356 (2) 2637 (6) 308 (3) 514 (3) 1019 (5) 757 (6) 2466 (10)Age 65-99 122 (1) 44 (0) 25 (0) 12 (0) 122 (1) 99 (1) 284 (1)Age Unavailable 9 (0) 748 (2) 9 (0) 250 (1) 90 (0) 26 (0) 530 (2)Total 17243(100) 46065(100) 9612(100) 17681(100) 18652(100) 13372(100) 23908(100)

Source: Post Secondary Central Data Warehouse Standard Reports October 2007

In the 2003/04 Academic Year, 67% of Kwantlen students were aged 18-21 and 12% were aged 25-29. In the 2004/05, 2005/06, and 2006/07 academic years, the percentage of Kwantlen students who were between 18 and 21 remained the same at 69%.



Capilano College

Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)Age 0-17 225 (1) 494 (1) 28 (0) 220 (1) 1033 (6) 685 (5) 831 (3)Age 18-21 8196 (49) 7148 (16) 4082 (45) 6710 (35) 6001 (32) 4907 (35) 3327 (13)Age 22-24 3390 (20) 7052 (15) 1840 (20) 3077 (16) 3050 (16) 2247 (16) 2503 (10)Age 25-29 1881 (11) 8845 (19) 1193 (13) 2642 (14) 2591 (14) 1655 (12) 3284 (13)Age 30-39 1533 (9) 11599 (25) 993 (11) 2923 (15) 2793 (15) 1803 (13) 6351 (26)Age 40-49 810 (5) 7399 (16) 583 (6) 1626 (8) 1717 (9) 1595 (11) 5032 (20)Age 50-64 402 (2) 2861 (6) 299 (3) 628 (3) 1105 (6) 827 (6) 2914 (12)Age 65-99 148 (1) 52 (0) 28 (0) 15 (0) 137 (1) 147 (1) 324 (1)Age Unavailable 6 (0) 301 (1) 22 (0) 1421 (7) 63 (0) 23 (0) 194 (1)Total 16591(100) 45751(100) 9068(100) 19262(100) 18490(100) 13889(100) 2476(100)





Capilano College

Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)Age 0-17 300(2) 548 (1) 37 (0) 969 (5) 1097 (6) 806 (6) 839 (4)Age 18-21 8036 (49) 7065 (16) 3879 (44) 6870 (32) 5788 (32) 5121 (32) 3180 (13)Age 22-24 3315 (20) 7027 (16) 1817 (21) 3188 (15) 2995 (17) 2465 (17) 2488 (11)Age 25-29 1968 (12) 8813 (20) 1241 (14) 2893 (13) 2551 (14) 1687 (12) 3266 (14)Age 30-39 1387 (8) 11393 (25) 906 (10) 3265 (15) 2734 (15) 1746 (12) 6134 (26)Age 40-49 794 (5) 7136 (16) 606 (7) 2012 (9) 1637 (9) 1466 (10) 4748 (20)Age 50-64 358 (2) 2714 (6) 286 (3) 869 (4) 990 (6) 822 (6) 2519 (11)Age 65-99 202 (1) 59 (0) 26 (0) 24 (0) 109 (1) 134 (1) 317 (1)Age Unavailable 9 (0) 182 (0) 33 (0) 1360 (6) 51 (0) 16 (0) 94 (0)Total 16369(100) 44937(100) 8831(100) 21450(100) 17952(100) 14623(100) 23585(100)




Capilano College

Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)Age 0-17 395 (2) 487 (1) 25 (0) 1414 (6) 1160 (6) 759 (5) 834 (4)Age 18-21 8499 (49) 6923 (16) 3750 (43) 6759 (30) 5949 (32) 5078 (36) 3254 (14)Age 22-24 3442 (20) 7010 (16) 1786 (20) 3473 (15) 2892 (15) 2460 (18) 2499 (11)Age 25-29 2045 (12) 8872 (20) 1238 (14) 3195 (14) 2614 (14) 1700 (12) 3365 (15)Age 30-39 1549 (9) 11327 (25) 934 (11) 3766 (17) 3014 (16) 1668 (12) 5877 (25)Age 40-49 833 (5) 7011 (16) 607 (7) 2293 (10) 1730 (9) 1347 (10) 4557 (20)Age 50-64 367 (2) 2673 (6) 325 (4) 1175 (5) 1224 (7) 857 (6) 2380 (10)Age 65-99 195 (1) 49 (0) 48 (1) 47 (0) 150 (1) 174 (1) 302 (1)Age Unavailable 18 (0) 68 (0) 10 (0) 505 (2) 22 (0) 6 (0) 48 (0)Total 17343(100) 44420(100) 8723(100) 22627(100) 18755(100) 14049(100) 23116(100)



7.1.2 Age Distributions: Kwantlen and Other University Colleges Despite their differing geographic locations, the age distribution of the student population at the university colleges is quite similar. As noted in the tables that follow, at least 47% of the student populations were aged 18-24 at all of the university colleges except Malaspina. In contrast, approximately 35% of the Malaspina students were aged 18-24 and a little over 40% were aged 25-49. Compared to the other colleges, Malaspina had the highest percentage of students in the 50-64 age group. Among all the university colleges, the 18-24 year olds share of the student population was highest (67% in 2003/04, and 69% in 2004/05, 2005/06, and 2006/07) at Kwantlen. Academic Year 2003/04: Age Distribution of University College Students

Kwantlen Malaspina TRU UCFV Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)

Age 0-17 221 (1) 861 (4) 719 (5) 628 (5) Age 18-21 8535 (49) 4442 (23) 4769 (32) 4790 (36) Age 22-24 3189 (18) 2289 (12) 2255 (15) 2150 (16) Age 25-29 2044 (12) 2049 ((11) 1813 (12) 1628 (12) Age 30-39 1838 (11) 2860 (15) 2267 (15) 1732 (13) Age 40-49 929 (5) 3148 (16) 1922 (13) 1562 (12) Age 50-64 356 (2) 2726 (14) 945 (6) 757 (6) Age 65-99 122 (1) 900 (5) 99 (1) 99 (1) Age Unavailable 9 (0) 164 (1) 184 (1) 26 (0) Total 17243 (100) 19439 (100) 14973 (100) 13372 (100)


Academic Year 2004/05: Age Distribution of University College Students


Age 0-17 225 (1) 921 (5) 635 (4) 685 (5) Age 18-21 8196 (49) 4333 (21) 4706 (32) 4907 (35) Age 22-24 3390 (20) 2362 (12) 2385 (16) 2247 (16) Age 25-29 1881 (11) 2184 (11) 1856 (12) 1655 (12) Age 30-39 1533 (9) 2935 (14) 21847 (15) 1803 (13) Age 40-49 810 (5) 3400 (17) 1800 (12) 1595 (11) Age 50-64 402 (2) 3049 (15) 1029 (7) 827 (6) Age 65-99 148 (1) 1006 (5) 95 (1) 147 (1) Age Unavailable 6 (0) 72 (0) 200 (1) 23 (0) Total 16591 (100) 20262 (100) 14890 (100) 13889 (100)





Age 0-17 300(2) 880 (4) 612 (4) 806 (6) Age 18-21 8036 (49) 4288 (21) 4642 (33) 5121 (32) Age 22-24 3315 (20) 2541 (13) 2504 (18) 2465 (17) Age 25-29 1968 (12) 2239 (11) 1721 (12) 1687 (12) Age 30-39 1387 (8) 2832 (14) 1981 (14) 1746 (12) Age 40-49 794 (5) 3084 (15) 1563 (11) 1466 (10) Age 50-64 358 (2) 3086 (15) 900 (6) 822 (6) Age 65-99 202 (1) 1028 (5) 93 (1) 134 (1) Age Unavailable 9 (0) 144 (1) 196 (1) 16 (0) Total 16369 (100) 20122 (100) 14212 (100) 14623 (100)




Age 0-17 395 (2) 694 (4) 502 (4) 759 (5) Age 18-21 8499 (49) 4157 (22) 4370 (31) 5078 (36) Age 22-24 3442 (20) 2499 (13) 2567 (18) 2460 (18) Age 25-29 2045 (12) 2200 (12) 1791 (13) 1700 (12) Age 30-39 1549 (9) 2767 (14) 1878 (13) 1668 (12) Age 40-49 833 (5) 2778 (15) 1456 (10) 1347 (10) Age 50-64 367 (2) 2882 (15) 1046 (7) 857 (6) Age 65-99 195 (1) 1001 (5) 135 (1) 174 (1) Age Unavailable 18 (0) 146 (1) 549 (4) 6 (0) Total 17343 (100) 19124 (100) 14294 (100) 14049 (100)



7.1.3 Student Headcount by Program Area: Kwantlen and Other Colleges In 2004/05 and 2005/06 academic years, arts and sciences and business and management students made up 59% of the Kwantlen’s student population. In 2006/07 academic year, the proportion of arts and sciences and business and management students at Kwantlen increased to 65%. Arts and sciences students were also in the majority at Capilano (38%), Douglas (32%), Langara (47%), and UCFV (40%). On the other hand, in 2006, continuing education students made up almost 60% of the student population at BCIT and 46% of the student population at VCC. The biggest difference between Kwantlen and the other colleges is that continuing education students’ share of the student population at Kwantlen is considerably lower than that of the other colleges excluding Capilano. 2004/05

Program Area

Kwantlen University College

BCIT Capilano College

Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Agriculture, Natural Resources, Science Technologies 338 (2) 398 (1) 71 (1) 1 (0) 0 (0) 76 (1) 0 (0) Arts and Sciences 6,383 (37) 3 (0) 3,594 (38) 6,282 (32) 8,970 (47) 5,766 (40) 566 (2) Business and Management 3,847 (22) 4,369 (9) 1,443 (15) 2,941 (15) 1,398 (7) 681 (5) 1,304 (5) Communications 102 (1) 485 (1) 108 (1) 65 (0) 114 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) Computer and Information Services 345 (2) 709 (2) 45 (0) 129 (1) 597 (3) 331 (2) 157 (1) Construction and Precision Production 697 (4) 3,397 (7) 17 (0) 0 (0) 162 (1) 362 (2) 95 (0) Education and Library Science 130 (1) 94 (0) 280 (3) 390 (2) 310 (2) 419 (3) 2,334 (9) Engineering, Electrical, and Electronics 385 (2) 3,498 (8) 88 (1) 0 (0) 7 (0) 71 (0) 97 (0) Health Related 135 (1) 775 (2) 128 (1) 634 (3) 15 (0) 206 (1) 1,198 (5) Legal and Social 1,216 (7) 281 (1) 531 (6) 1,391 (7) 87 (0) 884 (6) 826 (3) Mechanical and Related 269 (2) 2,617 (6) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 261 (2) 924 (4) Nursing 650 (4) 629 (1) 0 (0) 815 (4) 436 (2) 246 (2) 368 (1) Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service 0 (0) 178 (0) 528 (6) 348 (2) 121 (10) 251 (2) 1,503 (6) Transportation 0 (0) 352 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 38 (0) 0 (0) Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts 723 (4) 392 (1) 1,012 (11) 223 (1) 1,018 (5) 162 (1) 710 (3) High School / Secondary Certificates, Other 698 (4) 108 (0) 1,118 (12) 645 (3) 59 (0) 813 (6) 2,129 (9) Others (Primarily Continuing Education42) 1,366 (8) 28,088 (61) 483 (5) 5,956 (30) 5,913 (31) 4,020 (28) 12,372 (50)

Total 17,284(100) 46,373(100) 9,446(100) 19,820(100) 19,207(100) 14,587(100) 24,583(100) Source: Post Secondary Central Data Warehouse Standard Reports October 2007

42 Continuing education encompasses a broad spectrum of programs, which vary by institution.


2005/06

Program Area



Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Technologies 300 (2) 384 (1) 30 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 84 (1) 0 (0) Arts and Sciences 6,173 (36) 37 (0) 3,287 (36) 6,969 (31) 8,646 (46) 6,035 (40) 656 (3) Business and Management 3,968 (23) 4,302 (9) 1,544 (17) 2,959 (13) 1,191 (6) 801 (5) 1,591 (7) Communications 109 (1) 458 (1) 108 (1) 72 (0) 125 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) Computer and Information Services 313 (2) 694 (2) 52 (1) 105 (0) 517 (3) 312 (2) 146 (1) Construction and Precision Production 759 (4) 3,858 (8) 13 (0) 0 (0) 157 (1) 428 (3) 95 (0) Education and Library Science 140 (1) 84 (0) 300 (3) 302 (1) 337 (2) 360 (2) 2,179 (9) Engineering, Electrical, and Electronics 358 (2) 3,284 (7) 80 (1) 0 (0) 11 (0) 84 (1) 108 (0) Health Related 117 (1) 844 (2) 164 (2) 519 (2) 97 (1) 218 (1) 1,369 (6) Legal and Social 1,212 (7) 282 (1) 570 (6) 529 (2) 76 (0) 977 (6) 710 (3) Mechanical and Related 273 (2) 2,567 (6) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 227 (1) 1,015 (4) Nursing 650 (4) 694 (2) 0 (0) 867 (4) 416 (2) 261 (2) 358 (2) Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service 0 (0) 185 (0) 517 (6) 284 (1) 129 (1) 240 (2) 1,610 (7) Transportation 0 (0) 327 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 37 (0) 0 (0)

Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts 689 (4) 505 (1) 1,038 (11) 213 (1) 1,045 (6) 148 (1) 681 (3) High School / Secondary Certificates, Other 764 (5) 96 (0) 1,097 (12) 726 (3) 48 (0) 838 (6) 1,988 (9) Others (Primarily Continuing Education) 1,145 (7) 27,254 (59) 433 (5) 8,647 (39) 6,085 (32) 4,146 (27) 10,840 (46)

Total 16,970(100) 45,855(100) 9,233(100) 22,192(100) 18,880(100) 15,196(100) 23,346(100) Source: Post Secondary Central Data Warehouse Standard Reports October 2007


2006/07

Program Area



Douglas College


Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Technologies 270 (1) 338 (1) 29 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 69 (0) 0 (0)Arts and Sciences 7,396 (41) 80 (0) 3,031 (33) 6,653 (28) 8,552 (43) 5,936 (40) 703(3)Business and Management 4,299 (24) 4,022 (9) 1,479 (16) 3,230 (14) 1,227 (6) 939 (6) 1,798 (8)Communications 111 (1) 498 (1) 156 (2) 57 (0) 114 (1) 0 (0) 0 (0)Computer and Information Services 270 (2) 700 (2) 58 (1) 93 (0) 457 (2) 335 (2) 175 (1)Construction and Precision Production 787 (4) 4,265 (9) 12 (0) 2 (0) 117 (1) 389(3) 60 (0)Education and Library Science 131 (1) 56 (0) 275 (3) 264 (1) 336 (2) 376 (3) 1,866 (8)Engineering, Electrical, and Electronics 321 (2) 3,141 (7) 82 (1) 0 (0) 6 (0) 69 (0) 85 (0)Health Related 113 (1) 921 (2) 160 (2) 496 (2) 128 (1) 227 (2) 1,258 (6)Legal and Social 139 (1) 259 (1) 656 (7) 565 (2) 87 (0) 1,059 (7) 751 (3)Mechanical and Related 259 (1) 2,528 (6) 0 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0) 216 (1) 1,050 (5)Nursing 598 (3) 743 (2) 0 (0) 951 (4) 423 (2) 338 (2) 384 (2)Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service 0 (0) 148 (0) 530 (6) 271 (1) 119 (1) 272 (2) 1,636 (7)Transportation 0 (0) 307 (1) 0 (0) 6 (0) 0 (0) 28 (0) 0 (0)Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts 703 (4) 433 (1) 1,067 (12) 195 (1) 1,031 (5) 165 (1) 847 (4)High School / Secondary Certificates, Other 928 (5) 106 (0) 1,173 (13) 671 (3) 0 (0) 781 (5) 1,743 (8)Others (Primarily Continuing Education) 1,660 (9) 27,350 (60) 446 (5) 9,953(43) 7,166 (36) 3,653 (25) 10,483(46)

Total 17,985(100) 45,895(100) 9,154(100) 23,407(100) 19,763(100) 14,852(100) 22,839(100)Source: Post Secondary Central Data Warehouse Standard Reports October 2007


7.1.4 Student Headcount by Program Area: Kwantlen and Other University Colleges In 2004/05, 2005/06, and 2006/07 academic years, arts and sciences and business and management students made up at least 59% of the Kwantlen’s student population. Arts and sciences students were also in the majority at Malaspina (21%) and UCFV (40%). The biggest difference between Kwantlen and the other university colleges is that continuing education students’ share of the student population at Kwantlen is considerably lower than that of the other university colleges. 2004/05

Program Area

Kwantlen Malaspina TRU43 UCFV Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%)

Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Technologies

338 (2) 1,035 (4) 0 (0) 76 (1)

Arts and Sciences 6,383 (37) 4,931 (21) 729 (7) 5,766 (40)Business and Management 3,847 (22) 1,125 (5) 831 (8) 681 (5)Communications 102 (1) 10 (0) 0 (0) 0 (0)Computer and Information Services

345 (2) 134 (1) 8 (0) 331 (2)

Construction and Precision Production

697 (4) 350 (2) 0 (0) 362 (2)

Education and Library Science 130 (1) 966 (4) 1 (0) 419 (3)Engineering, Electrical, and Electronics

385 (2) 0 (0) 0 (0) 71 (0)

Health Related 135 (1) 215 (1) 22 (0) 206 (1)Legal and Social 1,216 (7) 563 (2) 33 (0) 884 (6)Mechanical and Related 269 (2) 321 (1) 0 (0) 261 (2)Nursing 650 (4) 466 (2) 177 (2) 246 (2)Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service

0 (0) 591 (3) 2 (0) 251 (2)

Transportation 0 (0) 240 (1) 0 (0) 38 (0)Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts

723 (4) 303 (1) 139 (1) 162 (1)

High School / Secondary Certificates, Other

698 (4) 2,177 (9) 39 (0) 813 (6)

Others (Primarily Continuing Education)

1,366 (8) 9,768 (42) 9,041 (82) 4,020 (28)

Total 17,284(100) 23,195(100) 11,022(100) 14,587(100)Source: Central Data Warehouse, October 2007 Submission

43 The student headcount for TRU does not include TRU-OL.


2005/06

Program Area

Kwantlen Malaspina TRU UCFV

Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Technologies

300 (2) 1,318 (6) 0 (0) 84 (1)


313 (2) 144 (1) 15 (0) 312 (2)


759 (4) 462 (2) 0 (0) 428 (3)


358 (2) 15 (0) 0 (0) 84 (1)

Health Related 117 (1) 208 (1) 12 (0) 218 (1)Legal and Social 1,212 (7) 541 (2) 27 (0) 977 (6)Mechanical and Related 273 (2) 309 (1) 0 (0) 227 (1)Nursing 650 (4) 466 (2) 119 (1) 261 (2)Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service

0 (0) 595 (3) 2 (0) 240 (2)

Transportation 0 (0) 310 (1) 0 (0) 37 (0) Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts

689 (4) 325 (1) 137 (1) 148 (1)


764 (5) 2,128 (9) 24 (0) 838 (6)


1,145 (7) 9,289 (41) 8,022 (82) 4,146 (27)



2006/07

Program Area


Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Science Technologies

270 (1) 466 (2) 0 (0) 69 (0)


270 (2) 94 (0) 18 (0) 335 (2)


787 (4) 613 (3) 0 (0) 389(3)


321 (2) 8 (0) 0 (0) 69 (0)

Health Related 113 (1) 259 (1) 9 (0) 227 (2)Legal and Social 139 (1) 510 (2) 18 (0) 1,059 (7)Mechanical and Related 259 (1) 297 (1) 0 (0) 216 (1)Nursing 598 (3) 446 (2) 146 (2) 338 (2)Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality, and Service

0 (0) 616 (3) 5 (0) 272 (2)

Transportation 0 (0) 302 (1) 0 (0) 28 (0)Visual, Performing, and Fine Arts

703 (4) 337 (2) 158 (2) 165 (1)


928 (5) 2,008 (9) 20 (0) 781 (5)


1,660 (9) 9,162 (43) 7,391 (81) 3,653 (25)



7.2 Employees 7.2.1 Number of Employees by Position Group The total number of employees at Kwantlen increased from 1,576 in September 2005 to 1,629 in October 2007. Position Group

2005 2007 Count % Count %

Administration 95 6% 111 7%Faculty 1,026 65% 1,032 63%Staff 455 29% 486 30%Total 1,576 100% 1,629 100%

Kwantlen University College faculty, comprising of regular and non-regular44 (contract) faculty, make up the largest employee group within the university college (63%).

Administration7%

Faculty63%

Staff30%

Kwantlen Employees by Position Group as of October 2007

44 Please note that there are two types of non-regular faculty. Non-regular Faculty Type 1 is someone who is hired for a defined period and is paid on an hourly basis. Non-regular Faculty Type 1 is not entitled to benefits other than optional pension enrollment and access to a limited sick leave fund. Non-regular Faculty Type 2 is someone who is assigned an annualized workload of 50% or greater for a future 12 month period. Non-regular Faculty Type 2 receive benefits on a pro-rated basis for the duration of the appointment.


7.2.2 Number of Employees by Position by Campus Position Cloverdale Langley Newton Richmond Surrey Unassigned Total Administration 2 (2%) 5 (3%) 28 (36%) 8 (2%) 68 (10%) 0 (0%) 111 (7%) Faculty 54 (64%) 137 (71%) 10 (13%) 292 (75%) 390 (59%) 28 (76%) 911 (63%) Staff 29 (45%) 51 (26%) 39 (51%) 91 (23%) 201 (31%) 9 (24%) 420 (29%)

Total 85 (6%) 193 (13%) 77 (5%) 391 (27%) 659 (46%) 37 (3%) 1,44245(100%) Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, October 2007 In October 2007, the largest number of Kwantlen’s employees (46%) worked at its Surrey campus followed by at its Richmond campus (27%).

Cloverdale6%

Langley13%

Newton5%

Richmond27%

Surrey46%

Unassigned3%

Kwantlen Employees by Campus as of October 2007

45 Please note that the total number of employees at Kwantlen was 1,629 in October 2007. The number of employees reported in the cross-tabulation table is less than 1,629 because 187 employees did not report the campus they work.


7.2.3 Age of Faculty – Regular and Contract by Division 7.2.3.1 Average Age of Regular Full-time Faculty by Division Overall, the average age of the regular full-time faculty members slightly increased from 50.2 in September 2005 to 50.6 in October 2007. In October 2007, Humanities, Learner Resources, and Social Sciences were the only divisions with an average faculty age of less than 50. In September 2005, 9% of all regular full-time faculty was over 60; this number increased to 14% in October 2007. The proportion of faculty between the ages 51 and 59 was 43% in September 2005 and 39% in October 2007.

Division

2005 2007 Mean Age N

Mean Age N

Administration & Student Services n/a 1 51 15 Applied Design & Communications 53 20 54 24 Business & Computing 51 92 51 102 Community & Health Studies 51 50 51 58 Horticulture 50 14 51 13 Humanities 48 87 49 81 Learner Resources 47 18 46 20 Sciences & Technology 51 41 51 39 Qualifying Studies 51 68 51 72 Social Sciences 50 68 49 85 Student Services 48 16 n/a 0 Trades & Applied Technology 53 33 53 29 Other n/a 2 n/a 2 Total 510 540

Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, October 2007


7.2.3.2 Average Age of All Faculty by Division Overall, the average age of the faculty members (regular and non-regular combined) slightly increased from 47.7 in September 2005 to 48.2 in October 2007. In October 2007, the Trades and Applied Technology division was the only division with an average faculty age of over 50.

Division

2005 2007 Mean Age N

Mean Age N

Administration and Student Services n/a 1 48 22 Applied Design & Communications 49 69 48 70 Business & Computing 48 163 49 157 Community & Health Studies 49 150 49 149 Horticulture 49 27 48 23 Humanities 47 156 46 157 Learner Resources 45 32 44 34 Sciences & Technology 48 62 49 63 Qualifying Studies 49 114 50 121 Social Sciences 45 153 46 161 Student Services 46 25 n/a 0 Trades & Applied Technology 51 72 53 73 Other n/a 2 n/a 2 Total 1026 1032

Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, October 2007


7.2.4 Highest Level of Education 7.2.4.1 Highest Level of Education by Faculty Type Overall, in October 2007, 50 percent of the faculty had a masters degree, 15% had a bachelors degree, and 21% had a doctorate.

Credential

Faculty Type

Total

Regular Faculty

Non-Regular Faculty

Count (%) Count (%) Count (%) Diploma 10 (2) 16 (4) 26 (3)Certificate 13 (2) 13 (3) 26 (3)Associate Degree 2 (0) 1 (0) 3 (0)Trades Certification 15 (3) 13 (3) 28 (3)Bachelors Degree 52 (10) 84 (21) 136 (15)Masters Degree 283 (53) 184 (46) 467 (50)Post-Masters 0 (0) 1 (0) 1 (0)Doctorate 131 (25) 68 (17) 199 (21)Professional Certification 27 (5) 17 (4) 44 (5)Total 53346 (100) 397 (100) 930 (100)

Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, October 2007 The proportion of the regular faculty with a degree above bachelors (78%) was higher than that of non-regular faculty (64%).

Highest Level of Education by Faculty Type, October 2007

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Diploma

Certificate

Trades Certification

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate

Professional Certification

Regular Faculty Non-regular Faculty

46 The total number of regular full-time faculty was 540 in October 2007. The number of employees reported in this table is less than 540 because 7 employees did not report their credentials.


7.2.4.1 Highest Level of Education by Division Fifty percent of Kwantlen’s faculty holds a masters degree. The large majority of Kwantlen’s faculty members with a masters degree are in its business & computing (21%), qualifying studies (19%), and humanities divisions (18%). Overall, the Social Sciences division has the highest percentage of faculty with a PhD at 42%. Faculty members with a PhD make up 5% of the total faculty at Sciences and Technology, 55% of the total faculty at Social Sciences, and 36% of the faculty at Humanities divisions.

Division Diploma Certificate Associate Degree

Trades Certification

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Post-Masters Doctorate

Professional Certification Total

Applied Design & Communications

Count 16 2 2 0 24 17 0 1 2 64% 25% 3% 3% 0% 38% 27% 0% 2% 3% 100%

Business & Computing

Count 1 0 0 0 17 96 0 12 30 156% 1% 0% 0% 0% 11% 62% 0% 8% 19% 100%

Community & Health Studies

Count 1 2 0 0 25 62 0 11 3 104% 1% 2% 0% 0% 24% 60% 0% 11% 3% 100%

Horticulture Count 2 1 1 0 7 4 0 3 4 22

% 9% 5% 5% 0% 32% 18% 0% 14% 18% 100%

Humanities Count 1 0 0 0 9 85 0 53 0 148

% 1% 0% 0% 0% 6% 57% 0% 36% 0% 100%

Learner Resources

Count 1 1 0 1 7 25 0 0 0 35% 3% 3% 0% 3% 20% 71% 0% 0% 0% 100%

Sciences & Technology

Count 1 0 0 0 2 21 0 32 0 56% 2% 0% 0% 0% 4% 38% 0% 57% 0% 100%

Qualifying Studies

Count 0 1 0 0 35 91 1 3 0 131% 0% 1% 0% 0% 27% 69% 1% 2% 0% 100%

Social Sciences Count 0 0 0 0 6 64 0 84 0 154

% 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 42% 0% 55% 0% 100%

Trades & Applied Technology

Count 3 19 0 27 4 2 0 0 5 60% 5% 32% 0% 45% 7% 3% 0% 0% 8% 100%

Total 26 26 3 28 136 467 1 199 44 930Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, October 2007


7.2.5 Kwantlen Regular Full-Time Faculty Age Comparison to Other Faculty in BC47 Canada’s professoriate is aging, which means that institutions will soon have to start replacing a greater number of retiring faculty; therefore, issues regarding the faculty renewal due to normal attrition are of great importance to administrators of higher education institutions. In 2005, the highest proportion (33%) of the regular full-time faculty at Kwantlen was 40-49 years old. Similarly, in the 2004/05 academic year, 33% of the regular full-time faculty at all BC Universities was between 40 and 49. However, Kwantlen had a greater percentage of its regular full-time faculty between 50 to 59 years old combined (48.4%) than all BC universities (32.1%). Kwantlen Regular Full-Time Faculty by Age Cohort Age Group

Sep-05 Oct-07 Apr-08 Count % Count % Count %

Under 30 2 0.4% 3 0.6% 3 0.6%30-39 45 8.8% 49 9.1% 42 8.2%40-49 168 32.9% 180 33.3% 173 33.9%50-54 131 25.7% 119 22.0% 119 23.3%55-59 116 22.7% 114 21.1% 106 20.7%60 and Over 48 9.4% 75 13.9% 68 13.3%

Total 510 100% 540 100% 511 100% Source: Kwantlen University College Human Resources, April 2008 All BC Universities48 Regular Full-Time Faculty by Age Cohort49 2003/04 2004/05 Age Group Count % Count % Under 30 45 1.3% 37 1.0%30-39 648 18.3% 726 19.7%40-49 1166 33.0% 1207 32.7%50-54 592 16.8% 612 16.6%55-59 574 16.3% 572 15.5%60 and Over 507 14.4% 539 14.6%

Total 3532 100.0% 3693 100.0% Source: The University Presidents’ Council of BC

47 Please note that the most current data available for BC Colleges and Institutions regarding the distribution of all faculty by age group is from 2002, which is not included in this report. 48 BC universities refer to UBC, SFU, UVIC, and UNBC. 49 Please note that the most recent information generated by the TUPC regarding the distribution of regular faculty by age groups at BC Universities is from the 2004/05 academic year.

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